Paladin

Learn about the Paladin class in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest! Discover its growth rates, weapon proficiencies, skills like Defender and Aegis, and how to best utilize this well-rounded mounted unit.

The Paladin is a Nohrian knight class in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, representing a more experienced version of the Cavalier. They're known for being brave and honorable.

Here's a breakdown of their stats and growth rates:

Paladins can wield the following weapons:

• Katana/Swords
• Naginata/Lances

They also come with two unique skills:

Overall, the Paladin is a very balanced class, excelling in both offense and defense. The 'Defender' skill is particularly interesting because it encourages pair-ups. When paired with another unit in an attack stance, the Paladin gets a +1 boost to all their stats. This can make them incredibly tanky, though you have to consider that units in guard stance can't attack, which might reduce your overall army's offensive output.

The 'Aegis' skill is chance-based, meaning its effectiveness relies on RNG. However, it can still be quite useful, especially when combined with skills like 'Armored Blow,' to give a fragile unit some extra survivability. Even if you don't plan on keeping a unit as a Paladin long-term, it's generally a good idea to grab the Aegis skill before reclassing.

One of the biggest advantages of the Paladin class is their mounted status, which grants them a very large movement range on the battlefield, allowing them to cover a lot of ground quickly.