Dread Fighter

Learn how to unlock and utilize the powerful Dread Fighter class in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest. Discover its strengths, skills, and weapon proficiencies.

Alright, let's talk about the Dread Fighter! This is a pretty sweet Hoshidan class that really shines when you're facing down a lot of magic users. Think of it as your go-to unit for shutting down enemy mages.

Here's a quick rundown of its stat growths:

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

As you can see, it's not exactly a tank in the physical department, but that 20% Resistance growth is pretty decent, especially when paired with its skills.

When it comes to weapons, the Dread Fighter is versatile:

Weapons
Katana/Swords, Clubs/Axes, Shuriken/Daggers

Having access to swords, clubs, and especially shurikens and daggers is fantastic. Shurikens and daggers are great for applying status effects, which can really turn the tide of battle.

Now, let's get to the really good stuff – the skills:

Skill	Effect
Even Keel	During even-numbered turns, user takes -4 points of magical damage
Iron Will	If the enemy initiates battle, user takes -4 points of magical damage
Clarity	User recovers from status debuffs twice as fast
Aggressor	When user initiates battle, +7 points of damage dealt

These skills are what make the Dread Fighter so potent against magic. Even Keel and Iron Will stack up to give you a solid -8 magical damage reduction when the enemy attacks on an even turn. That's huge! Plus, Aggressor is just a flat damage boost when you start the fight, and it can even stack with other damage-boosting skills like the “-faire” skills for a massive +12 damage. It's seriously impressive.

How to get the Dread Fighter class:

• You can get Dread Fighter seals by completing the Royal Royale mission if you use a Hoshidan royal sibling.
• Alternatively, you get two seals for free if you own all three paths of Fire Emblem: Fates.

Overall, the Dread Fighter is a really strong class, especially for handling magic-heavy enemies. Its ability to debuff with shurikens and daggers, combined with its defensive and offensive skills, makes it a valuable addition to your team.