Kain Highwind - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

As long as my lance reaches, I'll protect my comrades!
I'll show you the pride of a Dragoon!
I can't betray my comrades. Because I'm a knight.
Jump! Dragoon Jump!!
I absolutely don't want to lose to you guys.

Trivia

Name origin is 'Highwind = high wind', alluding to the Dragoon's jump attack.
Popular series character with strong fan interpretations as homosexual.
Blue hair is one of the distinctive designs among Japanese game characters.
The character who first implemented jump attacks in battle in 'FFIV'.
Depicted in a more mature form in 'Advent Children'.

Alternate names

Kain Highwind Dragoon Kain Dragoon

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: A young man wearing blue armor, with blue hair and sharp eyes evoking fighting spirit. Carries a lance, the symbol of the Dragoon.
Height: Approximately 180cm
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Blue
Distinguishing features: Blue hair

Armored appearance

Carrying a lance
Iconic items: Dragoon's lance

Blue armor

Dragoon's helmet

Cape

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Loyalty
Detailed personality: Righteous and caring toward comrades, yet possesses a delicate side troubled by his own emotions at times. A proud warrior who stakes his life for his friends.
Keywords: Loyal

Brave

Proud

Strong sense of responsibility

Kind
Motto: Fighting for comrades is the duty of a knight
Talents: Exceptional lance technique

Aerial jump attack

High physical ability

Tactical thinking
Skills: Dragoon Jump

Lance techniques

Chivalrous spirit
Motivation: To help the weak, protect comrades, and grow as a true knight
Habits: Occasionally tormented by jealousy or self-loathing
Favorite foods: Meat dishes, Wine, Soup
Favorite colors: Blue, Silver
Hobbies: Swordsmanship training, Learning about dragons
Disliked situations: Comrades in crisis, Betrayal, Showing weakness
Disliked weather: Storms

History

Backstory: Hailing from the Dragoon clan of the eastern kingdom of Baron, trained as a Dragoon from childhood. Meets protagonist Cecil and joins him as a trusted comrade on adventures. Grapples with inner conflicts amidst battles yet upholds loyalty.
Debut date: July 19, 1991
Work title: Final Fantasy IV
Media type: Game

Meeting with Cecil

Significant event: Meeting with Cecil
Description: Deepens bond with protagonist Cecil and joins as an adventure companion in the story.

Doubts of betrayal

Significant event: Doubts of betrayal
Description: Temporarily harbors doubts against Cecil and struggles, but ultimately regains trust.

Awakening as Dragoon

Significant event: Awakening as Dragoon
Description: Reconfirms his mission and pride, growing as a true Dragoon.

Relationships

Cecil Harvey

Teammate

Eternal comrades who overcame many hardships together

Rosa

Existence as a healer supporting comrades

Warriors of Light

Warriors of Light: unknown

Media appearances

Final Fantasy IV

Game / Supporting

Released in 1991

Final Fantasy IV Advent Children

Anime / Supporting

2008 theatrical version

Final Fantasy IV Remake