Dexterity (技, Waza, lit. Technique), also called Skill in titles prior to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, is a character stat that affects a unit's hit rate and critical hit rate. It is also used to determine the activation rate of skills such as Lethality and Aether in certain games.
For the purposes of clarity/consistency, this article refers to the stat as Dexterity for all titles.
Effects[]
In combat, the Dexterity stat is one of several factors that affect an attacking unit's hit rate. When all other factors are held constant, the Dexterity stat is directly proportional to hit rate; i.e., higher Dexterity stat values equate to higher hit rates. For an in-depth article on hit rate, see Hit Rate.
Additionally, the Dexterity stat is one of many factors that influence an attacking unit's critical hit rate. As with hit rate, when all other factors are held constant, the Dexterity stat is directly proportional to critical hit rate. For an in-depth article on critical hit rate, see Critical rate.
Some Fire Emblem titles feature class and/or character-specific skills that affect a unit's offensive, defensive, or supportive abilities when activated. The activation rate of certain skills is influenced by the Dexterity stat value in one way or another. The Dexterity stat is directly proportional to the activate rate of these skills.
In Fire Emblem Awakening, the Dexterity stat influences the probability of activating a dual strike whenever units are paired up. It is directly proportional to the activation rate of dual strikes.
In Fire Emblem Warriors and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, which are action games with character-leveling systems rather than strategy RPGs, the Dexterity stat works differently in these titles. In both games, the Dexterity stat governs how much damage a weakpoint smash/critical rush deals. In the original FEW, the Dex stat is also the stat that dictates the strength of both Warrior and Awakening Specials, rather than Strength or Magic. This has a knock-on effect that results in units like Elise having weaker than normal Specials than most of the cast due to having a lower maximum Dexterity.
In TearRing Saga: Berwick Saga, there is no unified Dexterity stat. Instead, there is a collection of "weapon skill" stats, which encompass each individual weapon type, magic type, and shields. In practice, the stat is closer to the weapon level system seen in the Fire Emblem series than a traditional character stat. Compared to other stats in the game, weapon skill grows much faster due to both an above average growth rate, and also having a chance to grow after every battle in which the relevant weapon/magic/shield type was used. Almost all characters require their weapon skill to be at least a certain level before they can promote. This weapon skill stat does not affect critical hit rate until it is above 50.
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Certain weapons influence a unit's Dexterity stat when they are equipped or used in combat. Additionally, some weapons have effects that are influenced by the Dexterity stat. Here are those such weapons in their respective titles:
In Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War[]
| Type | Name | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Lance |  Gáe Bolg
|
When equipped:
|
| Light Magic |  Naga
|
When equipped:
|
| Sword |  Balmung
|
When equipped:
|
 Mystletainn
|
When equipped:
| |
 Tyrfing
|
When equipped:
| |
| Thunder Magic |  Mjölnir
|
When equipped:
|
| Wind Magic |  Forseti
|
When equipped:
|
In Fire Emblem: Thracia 776[]
| Type | Name | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Sword |  Levin Sword
|
|
| Wind Magic |  Forseti
|
Ced only. When equipped:
|
In Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade[]
| Type | Name | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Lance |  Maltet
|
|
In Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade[]
| Type | Name | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Lance |  Spear (Vaida's)
|
When equipped:
|
In Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones[]
| Type | Name | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dark magic |  Gleipnir
|
|
| Enemy-only |  Demon Light
|
When equipped:
|
 Ravager
|
When equipped:
| |
 Wretched Air
|
Ignores enemy's defense. When equipped:
|
In Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance[]
| Type | Name | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Magic |  Rexbolt
|
|
In Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn[]
| Type | Name | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Magic |  Rexbolt
|
|
In Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon[]
| Type | Name | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dragonstone |  Divinestone
|
Divine Dragon only. Effective vs. dragons. When equipped:
|
 Firestone
|
When equipped:
| |
 Magestone
|
Deals magic damage. When equipped:
|
In Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem[]
| Type | Name | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Dragonstone | Divinestone
|
Divine Dragon only. Effective vs. dragons (bar Dark Dragon). When equipped:
|
| Firestone
|
When equipped:
| |
 Icestone
|
When equipped:
| |
| Magestone
|
Deals magic damage. When equipped:
| |
 Wyvernstone
|
When equipped:
|
In Fire Emblem Awakening[]
| Type | Name | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Axe |  Vengeance
|
When equipped:
|
| Bow |  Astra
|
When equipped:
|
| Lance |  Luna
|
When equipped:
|
| Stone |  Beaststone
|
Taguel only. When equipped:
|
 Beaststone+
|
Taguel only. When equipped:
| |
 Dragonstone
|
Manakete only. When equipped:
| |
 Dragonstone+
|
Manakete only. When equipped:
| |
| Sword |  Sol
|
When equipped, grants Sol. |
 Missiletainn
|
Owain only. When equipped, Skill +1. | |
 |
When equipped, Skill +5. | |
| Tome |  Mjölnir
|
When equipped, Skill +5. |
In Fire Emblem Fates[]
| Type | Name | Effects when equipped | Other effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe |  Camilla's Axe
|
When equipped:
|
Female only. After combat:
|
| Silver Axe
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Silver Star Axe
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Bow |  Anna's Bow
|
When equipped:
|
After combat
|
| Silver Bow
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Silver Shortbow
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Violin Bow
|
- | After combat:
| |
| Club |  Fuga's Club
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
|
| Silver Club
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When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Silver Mace
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Dagger |  Bronze Dagger
|
When equipped:
|
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
|
| Fruit Knife
|
- | Use to recover 10 HP Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
| |
| Jakob's Tray
|
- | After combat:
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
| |
| Silver Dagger
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
| |
| Soldier's Knife
|
- | Performs 2 consecutive attacks when user initiates combat. After combat, strength is halved (strength modifier resets after next attack).
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
| |
| Katana |  Hinata's Katana
|
When equipped:
|
Doubles in might when user initiates combat.
After combat:
|
| Silver Katana
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Silver Katti
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Lance |  Silver Javelin
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
|
| Silver Lance
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Stick
|
When equipped:
|
- | |
| Xander's Lance
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Naginata |  Oboro's Spear
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
|
| Silver Nageyari
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Silver Naginata
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Subaki's Pike
|
When equipped:
|
Doubles in might when user's skill is higher than the enemy's. | |
| Shuriken |  Brass Shuriken
|
When equipped:
|
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
|
| Caltrop
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
| |
| Kagero's Dart
|
When equipped:
|
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
| |
| Silver Shuriken
|
When equipped:
|
After battle:
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
| |
| Spy's Shuriken
|
When equipped:
|
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
| |
| Sting Shuriken
|
When equipped:
|
Effective vs. armored units; ineffective otherwise Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
| |
| Scroll |  Dragon Spirit
|
When equipped:
|
Effective vs. dragons After combat:
|
| Horse Spirit
|
When equipped:
|
- | |
| Ink Painting
|
When equipped:
|
Doubles in might during counterattacks. After combat:
| |
| Izana's Scroll
|
When equipped:
|
Doubles in might when user initiates combat. | |
| Malevolent Text
|
When equipped:
|
- | |
| Monkey Spirit
|
When equipped:
|
- | |
| Rabbit Spirit
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Rat Spirit
|
When equipped:
|
- | |
| Stone | Beastrune | When equipped:
|
- |
| Beaststone | When equipped:
|
- | |
| Beaststone+ | When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Dragonstone | When equipped:
|
Might scales with magic. | |
| Dragonstone+ | When equipped:
|
Might scales with magic. After combat:
| |
| Sword |  Leo's Iceblade
|
- | Might scales with magic After combat:
|
| Silver Kukri
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Silver Sword
|
When equipped:
|
After combat
| |
| Tome |  Brynhildr
|
When equipped:
|
- |
| Iago's Tome
|
- | After combat:
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
| |
| Lightning
|
- | Performs 2 consecutive attacks when user initiates combat After combat:
| |
| Missiletainn
|
When equipped:
|
Ophelia only. | |
| Ragnarok
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Yumi |  Mikoto's Yumi
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
|
| Setsuna's Yumi
|
When equipped:
|
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
| |
| Silver Hankyu
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Silver Yumi
|
When equipped:
|
After combat:
| |
| Other | Big Saw | When equipped:
|
Automatons only. After combat:
Upon hit, inflicts the following on the enemy after combat:
|
| Gauntlet | When equipped:
|
Faceless only. After combat:
|
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Certain items may increase a unit's Dexterity stat when consumed or held—the most recurring item to do so being the Secret Book. Others may influence a unit's Dexterity stat growth when equipped or held. Here are those such items in their respective titles:
In Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light[]
| Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Book | 1 | 2,250 | Permanently increase skill by 5 points. |
In Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem[]
| Type | Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumable |  Secret Book
|
1 | 10,000 | Permanently increases skill by 5 points. |
| Special |  Star Orb
|
- | - | When held:
|
| Starsphere shard |  Aquarius
|
- | - | When held:
|
 Capricorn
|
- | - | When held:
| |
 Sagittarius
|
- | - | When held:
| |
 Scorpio
|
- | - | When held:
| |
 Taurus
|
- | - | When held:
|
In Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War[]
| Name | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|
 Skill Ring
|
20,000 | Permanently increases skill by 5 points. |
In Fire Emblem: Thracia 776[]
| Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Skill Ring
|
1 | 8,000 | Permanently increases skill by 3 points. |
In Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade[]
| Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Secret Book
|
1 | 8,000 | Permanently increases skill by 2 points. |
In Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade[]
| Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Book
|
1 | 8,000 | Permanently increases skill by 2 points. |
In Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones[]
| Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Book
|
1 | 8,000 | Permanently increases skill by 2 points. |
In Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance[]
| Type | Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band |  Archer Band
|
- | 4,000 | When equipped:
|
 Sword Band
|
- | 4,000 | When equipped:
| |
 Thief Band
|
- | 4,000 | When equipped:
| |
| Consumable |  Secret Book
|
1 | 8000 | Permanently increase's skill by 2 points. |
In Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn[]
| Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Secret Book
|
1 | 8,000 | Permanently increase skill by 2 points. |
In Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon[]
| Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Secret Book
|
1 | 2,500 | Permanently increases skill by 2 points. |
In Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem[]
| Type | Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumable | Secret Book | 1 | 2,500 | Permanently increases skill by 2 points. |
| Skill Potion | 1 | 500 | Worth 0 when sold. Increases skill by 2 points until end of chapter. | |
| Skill Bond | 1 | 500 | Worth 0 when sold. Increases Skill by 2 points until end of chapter. | |
| Special |  Starsphere
|
- | - | When held:
|
| Starsphere shard |  Aries
|
- | - | When held:
|
 Sagittarius
|
- | - | When held:
|
In Fire Emblem Awakening[]
| Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gaius's Confect
|
5 | 1000 | When consumed:
Effects wear off at end of chapter or skirmish |
 Secret Book
|
1 | 2,500 | Permanently increases skill by 2 points. |
 Skill Tonic
|
1 | 150 | Increases skill by 2 points until end of chapter or skirmish. |
In Fire Emblem Fates[]
| Name | Use(s) | Cost | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asugi's Confect | 1 | 0 | When consumed:
Stat boosts wear off at the end of chapter or challenge. |
| Secret Book | 1 | 10,000 | Permanently increases Skill by 2 points. |
| Skill Tonic | 1 | 0 | Increases Skill by 2 points until end of chapter or challenge. |
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A unit may have skills that may affect their offensive, defensive, or supportive ability, and some of these abilities activate based on the user's Dexterity stat. Other abilities may influence the user's Dexterity stat itself. Here are Dexterity-related abilities in their respective titles:
In Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War[]
| Name | User | Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Critical
|
Naoise, Ethlyn, Lewyn, Oifey, Tristan | [(user's skill) + (weapon kill bonus) + (combination bonus)]% when user is attacking | User inflicts a critical hit. |
 Moonlight Sword
|
Chulainn | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Sword skill. User inflicts a surefire hit that ignores the opponent's defense. |
 Shooting Star Sword
|
Ayra, Shannan | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Sword skill. User attacks five times consecutively. |
 Sun Sword
|
Dew | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Sword skill. User inflicts a surefire hit that restores HP equal to damage dealt. |
In Fire Emblem: Thracia 776[]
| Name | User | Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonlight Sword
|
Mareeta, Galzus | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | User inflicts a surefire hit that ignores the opponent's defense. |
| Shooting Star Sword
|
Galzus, Mareeta | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | User attacks five times consecutively. |
| Sun Sword
|
Shiva, Perne, Ilios | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | User inflicts a surefire hit that restores HP equal to damage dealt. |
In TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga[]
| Name | User | Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Blazing Wind
|
Arkis, Garo, Ezekiel, Narron, Xeno, Attrom, Yoda | (user's skill - opp.'s skill) +3% when user is attacking | User performs a critical hit. Attack range must be 1. Repressed if activation would not fell the opponent. |
 Dragon Saint
|
Julia, Bud, Yoda | (user's skill - opp.'s skill) +3% when user is attacking | User attacks five times consecutively. |
 Earth Saint
|
Kate, Mahter, Rishel, Sennet | (user's skill - opp.'s skill) +3% when user is attacking | User performs a critical hit that negates Terrain effects. |
 Geomancy
|
Kreiss, Meriah, Sun, Rennie | (user's skill - opp.'s skill) +3% when user is attacking | Halves the opponent's defense and magic for the attack. |
 Heaven Saint
|
Vega, Maruju, Meriah, Attrom, Lionheart, Tia | (user's skill - opp.'s skill) +3% when user is attacking | User restores HP equal to damage dealt. |
 Rising Dragon
|
Runan, Julia, Vega, Xeno, Holmes, Shigen, Krisheenu, Yoda, Tia | (user's skill - opp.'s skill) +3% when user is attacking | Triples the user's might for the attack. Attack range must be 1. |
 Steal
|
Yuni, Krisheenu, Maerhen, Bud | (user's speed + skill)% upon command | User steals an item from target enemy. |
In Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance[]
General skills[]
| Name | User | Capacity | Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Adept
|
Mia, Naesala | 10 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | User performs a consecutive attack. |
 Corrode
|
Bastian | 10 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Reduces opponent's current weapon's durability by: user's level (+20 if promoted) ×0.25 (rounded up). |
 Counter
|
Titania | 10 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is defending | Immediately retaliates half of damage incurred. |
 Guard
|
Haar | 10 | (user's skill)% when user is defending | Negates opponent's following attack. |
 Resolve
|
Tauroneo | 10 | User's HP is below half | User's strength, skill, and speed ×1.5 each. |
Mastery skills[]
| Name | Class | Capacity | Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aether
|
Lord, Hero | 20 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | User attacks with Sol and Luna consecutively. |
 Astra
|
Swordmaster | 20 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | User attacks five times consecutively at half of the calculated might per hit. |
 Cancel
|
Hawk | 20 | (user's skill)% when user is defending | Negates all damage from the opponent. |
 Deadeye
|
Sniper | 20 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | Doubles the user's hit rate. Puts the opponent to sleep after combat. |
 Flare
|
Bishop, Sage | 20 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Halves the opponent's resistance for the attack. |
 Luna
|
General, Halberdier | 20 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Halves the opponent's defense and resistance for the attack. |
 Sol
|
Paladin, Valkyrie | 20 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | User restores HP equal to damage dealt. |
 Stun
|
Falcon Knight, Wyvern Lord, Princess Crimea | 20 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | Paralyzes the opponent for 2 turns after combat. |
In Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn[]
General skills[]
| Name | Unit | Class | Capacity | Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blood Tide
|
Ena, Gareth | Red Dragon | 10 | Passive | Adjacent allies get strength +5 and skill +5. |
 Corrosion
|
Bastian | Beorc | 15 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | Reduces opponent's current weapon's durability by: user's level (+20 if promoted) ×0.25 (rounded up). |
 Counter
|
Titania | - | 10 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is defending | Immediately retaliates half of damage incurred. |
 Disarm
|
Brom | Beorc | 10 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | User unequips the opponent's weapon. |
 Glare
|
Nailah | - | 30 | (user's skill ×0.5)% on command | Petrifies the target for the entire battle. |
 Maelstrom
|
Naesala | Hawk, Raven | 20 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is defending vs. indirect attacks | Counters with a might equal to user's strength. |
 Pavise
|
Tibarn | - | 20 | (user's skill)% when user is defending | Negates all damage from the opponent. |
 Resolve
|
Tauroneo, Skrimir | - | 15 | User's HP is below half | User's skill and speed ×1.5 each. |
Mastery skills[]
| Name | Class | Capacity | Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aether
|
Vanguard | 30 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | User attacks with Sol and Luna consecutively. |
 Astra
|
Trueblade | 30 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | User attacks five times consecutively at half of the calculated might per hit. |
 Bane
|
Whisper | 30 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | User reduces the opponent's HP to 1. Repressed on certain units. Repressed if attack would fell the opponent. |
 Colossus
|
Reaver | 25 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | Triples the user's strength for the attack. |
 Corona
|
Light Priestess, Saint, Chancellor | 30 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Negates the opponent's resistance for the attack. Halves the opponent's hit rate for 1 turn after combat. |
 Deadeye
|
Marksman | 25 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | Triples the user's might for the attack. Puts the opponent to sleep after combat. |
 Eclipse
|
Black Knight | 30 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Negates the opponent's defense and multiplies the user's strength by 5 for the attack. |
 Flare
|
Archsage, Empress, Summoner | 30 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | Negates the opponent's resistance. User recovers HP equal to damage dealt. |
 Impale
|
Sentinel | 30 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | Quadruples the user's might for the attack. |
 Ire
|
Red Dragon, White Dragon, Black Dragon | 30 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | Triples the user's might for the attack. |
 Lethality
|
Assassin | 30 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | User instantly kills the opponent. Repressed on certain units. |
 Luna
|
Marshall | 30 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Negates the opponent's defense and triples the user's strength for the attack. |
 Savage
|
Wolf, Wolf Queen | 30 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | Triples the user's strength for the attack. Halves the opponent's skill for 1 turn after combat. |
 Sol
|
Silver Knight, Gold Knight, Valkyrie | 30 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Triples the user's strength for the attack. User recovers HP equal to damage dealt. |
 Stun
|
Queen, Dragon Lord, Seraph Knight | 25 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | Triples the user's might for the attack. Paralyzes the opponent for 2 turns after combat. |
In Fire Emblem Awakening[]
Base class skills[]
| Name | Class | Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Skill +2
|
Archer Lv. 1 | Passive | Increases user's skill by 2 points. |
Promoted class skills[]
| Name | Class | Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Aegis
|
Paladin Lv. 15 | (user's skill)% when user is defending | Halves damage from bows, tomes, and dragonstones. Repressed against damage from dual strikes. |
 Aether
|
Great Lord Lv. 5 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | User attacks with Sol and Luna consecutively. |
 Astra
|
Swordmaster Lv. 5 | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | User attacks five times consecutively at half of the calculated might per hit. |
 Ignis
|
Grandmaster Lv. 5 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | If dealing physical damage, adds the value of (user's magic ×0.5) to user's strength. If dealing magical damage, adds the value of (user's strength ×0.5) to user's magic. |
 Lethality
|
Assassin Lv. 5 | (user's skill ×0.25)% when user is attacking | User instantly kills the opponent. Repressed on units with Dragonskin. |
 Luna
|
Great Knight Lv. 5 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Negates half of the opponent's defense or resistance for the attack. |
 Pavise
|
General Lv. 15 | (user's skill)% when user is defending | Halves damage from swords, axes, lances, and beaststones. Repressed against damage from dual strike. |
 Rally Skill
|
Bow Knight Lv. 5 | Upon "rally" command | Grants a one-turn, 4-point skill boost to all allies within three spaces of the user. |
 Sol
|
Hero Lv. 5 | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | User recovers HP equal to half of damage dealt. |
 Vengeance
|
Sorcerer Lv. 5 | (user's skill ×2)% when user is attacking | Adds the value of [(user's HPmax - HPcurrent) ×0.5] to the user's might. |
In Fire Emblem Fates[]
Base class skills[]
| Name | Class | Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Dragon Fang
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Nohr Prince / Princess Lv. 10+ | (user's skill ×0.75)% when user is attacking | If dealing physical damage, adds the following value to might: [(user's strength) + (weapon might) + (weapon rank bonus)] ×0.5 If dealing magical damage, adds the following value to might: [(user's magic) + (weapon might) + (weapon rank bonus)] ×0.5 |
| Skill +2
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Archer Lv. 1+ | Passive | Increases user's skill by 2 points. |
Promoted class skills[]
| Name | Class | Trigger | Effect |
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 Aegis
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Paladin Lv. 15+ | (user's skill)% when user is defending | Halves damage from boulders, bows, breaths, dragonstones, magic, and shuriken. |
| Astra
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Swordmaster Lv. 5+ | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | User attacks five times consecutively at half of the calculated might per hit. |
| Lethality
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Master Ninja Lv. 5+ | (user's skill ×0.25)% when user is attacking | User instantly kills the opponent. Repressed when user's might is 0. Repressed on units with Dragonskin. |
 Luna
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Great Knight Lv. 5+ | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | Negates half of the opponent's defense or resistance for the attack. |
| Pavise
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General Lv. 15+ | (user's skill)% when user is defending | Halves damage from axes, beaststones, fists, lances, saws, and swords. |
 Rally Skill
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Bow Knight Lv. 5+ | Upon "rally" command | Grants a one-turn, 4-point skill boost to all allies within three spaces of the user. |
 Rend Heaven
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Basara Lv. 5+ | (user's skill ×1.5)% when user is attacking | If dealing physical damage, adds the value of (opponent's strength ×0.5) to user's might. If dealing magical damage, adds the value of (opponent's magic ×0.5) to user's might. |
| Sol
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Hero Lv. 5+ | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | User recovers HP equal to half of damage dealt. |
| Vengeance
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Sorcerer Lv. 5+ | (user's skill ×1.5)% when user is attacking | Adds the value of [(user's HPmax - HPcurrent) ×0.5] to the user's might. |
Special & DLC class skills[]
| Name | Class | Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Aether
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Great Lord Lv. 25+, Vanguard Lv. 25+ | (user's skill ×0.5)% when user is attacking | User attacks with Sol and Luna consecutively. |
| Ignis
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Grandmaster Lv. 25+ | (user's skill)% when user is attacking | If dealing physical damage, adds the value of (user's magic ×0.5) to user's strength. If dealing magical damage, adds the value of (user's strength ×0.5) to user's magic. |
 Inspiring Song
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Songstress Lv. 10+ | Upon "sing" command | Grants a one-turn, three-point boost in skill, speed, and luck to the serenaded ally. |
 Opportunity Shot
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Ballistician Lv. 10+ | (user's skill)% at start of turn | User fires the cannon turret at a random enemy within the user's cannon range. |
 Toxic Brew
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Witch Lv. 35+ | (user's skill ×1.5)% after user-initiated combat | Reduces opponent's movement to zero and avoid rate by 20 points for one turn. |