Dark Knight

Learn about the Dark Knight class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, including its stat growths, weapon proficiencies, and powerful skills like Lifetaker and Seal Magic.

So, you're looking at the Dark Knight, huh? It's a pretty neat Nohrian class that mixes swords and magic, kind of like a knight who decided to dabble in the arcane arts. Think of it as a more balanced option compared to the pure Sorcerer, but with the added flexibility of using swords.

Most characters who lean towards this class, like Leo, are already pretty magic-heavy. This means you might find it a bit tricky to make them shine with swords right off the bat, but the Dark Knight's stat growths actually encourage building up Strength, which is pretty cool.

Stat Growth Rates

Here's how your Dark Knight is likely to grow:

Health	15%
Strength	20%
Magic	10%
Skill	5%
Speed	5%
Luck	5%
Defense	15%
Resistance	5%

Weapon Proficiencies

This class lets you wield:

• Katana/Swords
• Scrolls/Tomes

Skills

Dark Knights come with two unique skills:

• Seal Magic: After a battle where this unit attacks, the enemy's Magic stat gets reduced by -6. This is super useful for protecting your squishier allies if you're facing a lot of mages. You could even build a unit that just focuses on sealing stats for the whole team!
• Lifetaker: This is the big one! If your Dark Knight initiates an attack and defeats the enemy, they'll recover 50% of the damage they dealt. Unlike the Sol skill, Lifetaker *always* activates when you get the KO, no chance involved. It's a fantastic way to take the pressure off your healers and make your Dark Knight incredibly self-sufficient on the battlefield.

While Seal Magic is neat for support, Lifetaker is usually the skill you'll want to aim for. It really lets your Dark Knight become a powerhouse that can sustain itself through combat.