Ninja

Learn how to leverage the Ninja class's strengths in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation, including their potent skills like Locktouch and Poison Strike, and their high Speed.

Alright, let's talk about the Ninja class in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation! This is a Hoshidan class that really shines when striking from the shadows, and they're super handy to have on your team.

Here's a quick look at their growth rates:

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

As you can see, they lean heavily into Skill and Speed, which is exactly what you want for a fast-hitting unit. They can wield these weapons:

Weapons
Shurikens/Daggers

And their personal skills are where they really get interesting:

Skill	Effect
Locktouch	The unit can open chests and doors without needing keys.
Poison Strike	After a battle initiated by the unit, the enemy’s HP is reduced by 20%.

Why these skills are awesome:

• Locktouch is a lifesaver! Seriously, you'll be able to snag all those juicy items from chests and open up new paths without scrambling for keys. Many maps just don't give you enough keys for everything, so this skill is invaluable.
• Poison Strike is just the cherry on top. It lets you chip away at tougher enemies, making them much easier to finish off.

Ninjas also have fantastic Speed, meaning they'll often get to attack twice, which is huge. Plus, since they can attack from range with Shurikens and Daggers, they can pick off enemies safely. You can get a Ninja on any of the three paths, and the one you get early on, Kaze, has great Resistance, making him a surprisingly good counter against mages!

When a Ninja levels up, they can promote into either a Master Ninja or a Mechanist, both of which are really strong advanced classes.