Swordmaster: Advanced Classes 2

Unlock the Swordmaster's full potential in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest! Learn about its stats, skills like Swordfaire and Astra, and why it's a top-tier advanced class.

The Swordmaster is a Hoshidan advanced class that really shines when it comes to speed and evasion. If you've got a character who loves using Katanas or Swords, this class is a fantastic investment, primarily because of the amazing Swordfaire skill. This skill automatically boosts your damage by 5 points whenever you're wielding a sword or katana, which is huge for racking up damage quickly.

Beyond just raw damage, Swordmasters are incredibly fast and evasive. This means they can often double-hit enemies and, more importantly, dodge incoming counterattacks. This makes them great for taking on multiple foes or for units that might otherwise struggle to survive on the front lines.

Let's break down the stats and skills:

Stat Growth Rates

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

Weapon Proficiency

Weapons
Katana/Swords

Class Skills

Skill	Effect
Astra	Chance of hitting 5 consecutive times at half damage per hit (chance = Skill x 0.5 %)
Swordfaire	When user has a Katana/Sword equipped, damage inflicted is increased by +5 points

The Astra skill is super flashy and can end up dealing a massive 120% more damage than a normal attack if all hits connect. What's really cool about Astra is that each of those five hits has its own chance to crit, hit, or miss. So, if your unit has a high crit rate, you could see multiple critical hits in a single Astra activation! On the flip side, if your unit has a high miss rate, you might whiff all five hits, so keep that in mind.

Overall, the Swordmaster is a top-tier class that offers a great blend of offense and defense through its speed and evasion, making it a valuable asset for any army in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest.