Learn how to make the most of the Sniper class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. Discover its strengths, skills, and how to avoid its weaknesses.
The Sniper is a Hoshidan advanced class that specializes in using the yumi (bows). They boast high Hit and Crit rates, making them excellent at landing critical hits, especially when paired with the right equipment and skills.
Stats Growth Rate:
| Stat | Growth Rate |
| Health | 10% |
| Strength | 15% |
| Magic | 0% |
| Skill | 20% |
| Speed | 15% |
| Luck | 5% |
| Defense | 10% |
| Resistance | 0% |
Weapons:
| Weapons |
| Yumi/Bows |
Skills:
| Skill | Effect |
| Certain Blow | When user triggers battle, Hit+40 |
| Bowfaire | When user is equipped with a bow/yumi, damage dealt is increased by +5 points |
While historically overshadowed, the Sniper class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright is a powerful choice. With boosted innate Critical hit rates, Snipers can consistently land critical hits if you equip them with a strong yumi/bow. The Bowfaire skill is a must-have for any unit dedicated to using bows, as it significantly increases damage output. Snipers also have a very high Skill stat, which means units in this class can effectively utilize skills that rely on the Skill stat for activation, triggering them frequently.
- Keep your Sniper away from enemies that can attack them at close range, as they won't be able to counterattack.
- Be mindful of magic attacks, as Snipers have low Resistance and can be vulnerable.
- Consider giving your Sniper the Counter and Countermagic skills to help them deal with close-range and magical threats, respectively.
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