Kinshi Knight

Learn the Kinshi Knight's strengths, weaknesses, and skills in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation. Discover how to best utilize this advanced class for victory.

Alright, let's talk about the Kinshi Knight in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation! This Hoshidan class is pretty unique – imagine a flying unit that can use both naginatas (like lances) and bows. It's like a mix between a Falcon Knight and a Sniper, but on a big bird!

The Kinshi Knight is super fast and has great movement, letting it zip around the battlefield. However, it's not exactly a tank. Its Strength and Defense growths are pretty low, so you'll want to be careful about sending it into direct combat against heavily armored foes. Think of it more as a hit-and-run specialist or a support unit.

Stat Growth Rates:

Health	0%
Strength	5%
Magic	0%
Skill	15%
Speed	15%
Luck	15%
Defense	0%
Resistance	15%

Weapon Proficiency:

Naginata/Lances, Yumi/Bows

Key Skills:

• Air Superiority: This is a lifesaver when you're fighting other flying enemies. It gives you a sweet +30 Hit and +30 Avoid against them, making you much more likely to hit and much harder to be hit.
• Amaterasu: This skill is where the Kinshi Knight really shines for support. Allies within a 2-tile radius recover 20% HP at the start of your turn. The best part? This effect stacks! If you have multiple Kinshi Knights with Amaterasu, you can create a mobile healing zone that might even make dedicated healers less crucial. Just a heads-up: if only one unit has Amaterasu, they won't heal themselves, but everyone around them will.

So, how do you use this class effectively? Don't expect it to be your main damage dealer or your frontline tank. Instead, use its speed and flight to your advantage. You can fly in, weaken an enemy with a bow or naginata, and then fly out before they can retaliate. It's also fantastic for picking off weaker enemies or finishing off foes that have low HP. Plus, its ability to ferry units around can be super useful for repositioning key characters or getting a vulnerable unit out of a tight spot.

And seriously, don't underestimate Amaterasu. Stacking it on a couple of Kinshi Knights can provide consistent chip healing that adds up over a long battle, keeping your army healthy without needing to spend turns using staves.