Bow Knight

Learn the Bow Knight's strengths, weaknesses, and skills in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest. Discover how to best utilize this mounted archer class for your playthrough.

Alright, let's talk about the Bow Knight in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest. Think of this class as a Paladin that swapped its lances for bows. It's a solid, if not spectacular, choice that lets you attack from a distance or up close, which is super handy for picking off enemies before they can even reach you. Plus, they've got a bit more resistance than some other mounted units, making them decent against mages.

While it doesn't have a ton of flashy unique abilities, its ability to switch between bows and swords means it's pretty versatile. It's especially good at dealing with Ninjas and Maids thanks to its Shurikenbreaker skill.

Bow Knight Class Stats & Growth Rates

Here's a look at what you can expect from a Bow Knight:

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

Weapon Proficiency

Bow Knights can use the following weapons:

• Yumi/Bows
• Katana/Swords

Class Skills

These are the skills you'll get with the Bow Knight class:

• Rally Skill: Use the “Rally” command to give allies within 2 tiles Skill+4 for one turn.
• Shurikenbreaker: When an enemy is using a shuriken or dagger, you get Hit+50 and Avoid+50.

Bow Knight Breakdown

So, the Bow Knight is pretty much average, kind of like the Paladin but with bows instead of lances. This means you can snipe from afar and then switch to a sword if enemies get too close. That extra movement range is great for getting into position or escaping danger.

Its higher Resistance is a nice bonus, making it a decent choice for taking down mages. But where it really shines is as a specialist against ninjas. The Shurikenbreaker skill is fantastic here. Ninjas can be really annoying with their debuffs, but with this skill, you get a huge boost to your Hit and Avoid against them. It makes those encounters much safer and more manageable.

Rally Skill, on the other hand, isn't the most exciting. Boosting Skill isn't usually as impactful as other stat boosts, but hey, it's there if you need a little extra accuracy or crit chance for your nearby allies.