Kitsune

Learn about the Kitsune class in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest! Discover its strengths, weaknesses, growth rates, and unique skills like Evenhanded and Beastbane.

Hey there! So you've stumbled upon the Kitsune class in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, huh? Let's break down what makes these fox-like shapeshifters tick. They're a Hoshidan class, known for their long lifespans and, more importantly, their stellar Speed and Resistance stats. Think of them as speedy, magic-resistant units that can really mess with certain enemy types.

Here's a look at their stat growths. Keep in mind these are what you can expect on average when they level up:

As you can see, they're not exactly tanky, but they sure are fast and good at taking magical hits. Their primary weapon type is:

They also come with a couple of unique skills that can be super handy:

The Kitsune class eventually promotes into the Nine-Tails, which is a pretty cool upgrade. Compared to their Wolfskin cousins, Kitsune are a bit less bulky and don't hit quite as hard physically, but they make up for it by being able to double-attack enemies more often and being fantastic against mages. The Beastbane skill is like having a built-in Beast Killer, but oddly enough, it only works against Pegasus and Horse units, not Wyvern units. The developers must have their reasons for that distinction!

Evenhanded might not seem like much because it only activates every other turn, but trust me, that extra 4 damage can make a difference. Beastbane is a really niche but powerful skill if your Kitsune sticks to its line (Kitsune, Wolfskin, Nine-Tails, or Wolfssenger). If you decide to reclass your Kitsune unit, like Kaden, into something else, you might want to swap out Beastbane for a more generally useful skill.

Important Note for Conquest: You actually can't get a standard Kitsune unit in the Conquest route of Fire Emblem Fates. You'll encounter Wolfskins instead, which share many similarities but aren't exactly the same. So, while understanding the Kitsune is useful for general knowledge and potentially other routes, keep that in mind for your Conquest playthrough!

Overall, the Kitsune class line is pretty solid, especially because Beaststones aren't part of the standard weapon triangle, giving them a bit more freedom on the battlefield. Just be aware that enemy Kitsune and Wolfskin units with Beastbane, as well as enemies using Beast Killers, will have a significant advantage against your Kitsune units. Tread carefully!