Wyvern Rider

Learn about the Wyvern Rider class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright! Discover its strengths, weaknesses, growth rates, skills, and promotion options to dominate the battlefield.

Alright, let's talk about the Wyvern Rider class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright! Think of these guys as your heavy hitters of the sky. They're Nohrian, which means they're tough and hit like a truck, but they've got a couple of key weaknesses you'll want to keep in mind.

Basically, they're melee tanks. They rock high Strength and Defense, making them great for taking hits and dishing out damage. The trade-off? They're not so hot against magic and bows. Also, just like Fighters who use axes and clubs, Wyvern Riders can sometimes struggle with hitting their targets due to the nature of those weapons. But when they connect, boy do they hit hard!

Here's a look at their growth rates:

Stat	Growth Rate
Health	10%
Strength	15%
Magic	5%
Skill	10%
Speed	10%
Luck	5%
Defense	20%
Resistance	0%

As you can see, they really lean into Strength and Defense, which is exactly what you want for a tanky melee unit. Just be aware of that 0% Resistance growth – magic users will tear them apart!

When it comes to weapons, Wyvern Riders are all about:

Weapons
Clubs/Axes

And they come with some pretty neat skills:

Skill	Effect
Strength+2	Increases the unit’s strength by +2 points
Lunge	Grants use of the “Lunge” command which, after attacking an enemy, the unit switches places with them

That Strength+2 skill is a nice early boost, but Lunge is where it gets really interesting. Imagine an enemy is a bit too far forward, maybe isolated? You can use Lunge to pull them right into the middle of your army, where your other units can gang up on them. It's also super useful for isolating a dangerous enemy from their buddies, making them easier to deal with one-on-one. You can even chain Lunges if you've got the positioning right!

When a Wyvern Rider has reached their potential as a basic class, they can promote into two awesome advanced classes:

• Wyvern Lord
• Malig Knight

Both of these promotion paths are exclusive to the Wyvern Rider, which is pretty cool and makes the class feel pretty special. They're solid choices for making your Wyvern Rider even more of a powerhouse!