The Enlightened One is a playable class that debuted in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. It is the exclusive class of Byleth, with them gaining access to it at the start of Chapter 11.
In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, it acts as a Master-tier class exclusive to Byleth, and is the second of two classes unique to them, after Silverheart.
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What is the unique class of Byleth in Fire Emblem: Three Houses?
What are the capabilities of the Enlightened One class in Fire Emblem?
How does the Enlightened One class support adjacent allies in Fire Emblem?
What is the second unique class of Byleth after Silverheart in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes?
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Overview[]
Enlightened One is a capable sword fighter that can provide great support to adjacent allies. Due to having access to magic they are able to heal ally units and back off from enemies and take them out it range if need be. In addition, their ability to wield every type of weapon in the game (skill level notwithstanding), makes them extremely versatile and adaptable. Swordfaire complements Byleth's newly-enhanced Sword of the Creator perfectly, and when White Tomefaire is combined with Nosferatu and White Magic Avoid +20, learned by unlocking Byleth's Budding Talent in Faith, it makes them an effective defensive fighter. The Enlightened One's mastery skill Sacred Power also provides buffs to damage dealt and withstood to anyone who's near them; additionally this can be stacked with Byleth's personal skill, Professor's Guidance, to earn extra Exp.
In terms of growth rates, however, the Enlightened One class is mainly a jack-of-all-trades. While none of Byleth's growth rates suffer any penalties while in the class, there are several other classes that give greater growth bonuses to various stats. The Enlightened One class does provide a 10% boost to both Strength and Magic, but other classes tend to provide stronger growths in specialized categories, even if some of them suffer from penalties. As such, leveling Byleth as an Enlightened One may not be in the player's best interests, and other classes should be used when building up Byleth's stats, depending on what the player wants.
In-Game[]
Base Stats[]
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Con | Wt | Wlv | Cha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE16 | 28 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 6 | - | - | - | 0 |
Growth Rates[]
Fire Emblem: Three Houses[]
| HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 0% | 5% |
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes[]
| HP | Str | Mag | Dex | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 25% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 15% |
Class Modifiers[]
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Con | Wt | Wlv | Cha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 |
| FEW3H | 200 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 |
Class Skills[]
| Skill | Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| FE16 |  Swordfaire Terrain Resistance Sacred Power | Class ability of the Enlightened One class. Class ability of the Enlightened One class. Mastery ability of the Enlightened One class. |
| FEW3H |  Blessed Breath Terrain Resistance Axe Buster Lv 5 Axebreaker Aura Saint's Power Goddess's Vessel | Class ability. Class ability. Class ability. 1-star Class Mastery. 1-star Class Mastery. 2-star Class Mastery. 3-star Class Mastery. |
Promotions[]
| Base Class | Promotion Method | Promoted Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FE16 |   Any class | Complete Chapter 10. |   Enlightened One |
| FEW3H |   Swordmaster | Use a  Master Seal on Byleth once they have mastered the Swordmaster class. | Enlightened One |
Notable Enlightened Ones[]
Three Houses[]
Byleth - Jeralt's child and teacher at the Officers Academy. Worked as a mercenary known as the "Ashen Demon", along with their father.
Etymology[]
The class's Japanese name, Nirvana, is a Buddhist concept: it is a term used to describe release from the cycle of rebirth. This state is also referred to as enlightenment. In this context, the class's English name of Enlightened One is akin to its Japanese name, suggesting that by merging with Sothis, Byleth has achieved a form of enlightenment.
Trivia[]
- Enlightened One possess the most skill experience class bonuses out of all the classes in the game, with 4.
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