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Horseback Unit is a designation certain classes have that mark them with a vulnerability to anti-mount weapons (e.g. the Horseslayer and Poleax), and grant them certain terrain (dis)advantages.

Overview[]

Horseback units generally have greater movement than non-mounted units, granting them exceptional map presence on the ground. Consequently, they possess the ability to readily manipulate the offensive momentum of the battlefield as well as provide various forms of support (e.g., cleanup, shuttling, scouting). Likely as a balancing mechanic, their mounted attribute can be exploited by certain weapons that deal effective damage against them.

In more recent games the unit type merged with Beast unit type, and now extends to not only horseback units, but also units riding Pegasi/Griffons as well as several shapeshifter classes, like Kitsune.

Logistics[]

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Although the Horseman appears as a horseback unit, it does not incur bonus damage from anti-mount weapons.

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name WLv Uses Wt Mt Hit Crt Range Cost Notes
Lance Knight Killer 4 14 5 5 90% 0% 1 820 Not effective on Paladins
Sword Rapier - 28 1 5 100% 10% 1 900 Marth only. Also effective
vs. armored units.

Terrain Effects[]

Mounted units are unable to pass Mountains.


Fire Emblem Gaiden[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Although the Bow Knight appears as a horseback unit, it does not incur bonus damage from anti-mount weapons.

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name Wt Mt Hit Crt Range
Lance Horseslayer 1 3 85% 0% 1

Terrain Effects[]

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

As in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, the Horseman appears as a horseback unit but does not incur bonus damage from anti-mount weapons.

The Iote's Shield negates all of the holder's weaknesses.

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name WLv Uses Wt Mt Hit Crt Range Cost Notes
Lance Knight killer icon Horseslayer 4 14 4 5 90% 0% 1 700 -
Sword RapierFE3 Rapier - 30 1 5 90% 10% 1 3,000 Marth and Dancers only.
Also effective vs. armored units.

Terrain Effects[]

Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name Rank Uses Wt Mt Hit Range Cost
Lance FE4Horseslayer Knight Killer C 50 16 10 60% 1 5,000

Terrain Effects[]

Fire Emblem: Thracia 776[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name Rank Uses Wt Mt Hit Crt Range Cost Notes
Axe FE5poleaxe Poleaxe C 20 17 15 60% 0% 1 2,200 -
Lance FE5knightkiller Knight Killer B 20 13 14 60% 0% 1 3,000 -
Sword FE5holysword Blessed Sword * 60 11 17 65% 20% 1 - Olwen only. Strikes twice
consecutively in one attack.
Magic +10. Grants Prayer
skill while equipped.
FE5rapier Rapier C 20 3 7 90% 10% 1 1,000 Also effective vs. armored units.

Terrain Effects[]

TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name Worth Pow Hit Crt Rng Wt Wlv WHP Notes
Axe PoleaxeTRS Pole Axe 2200 10 63 0 1 15 8 45 -
Sword TRSRapier Rapier 2500 5 100 3 1 3 - 25 Runan only. Also effective
vs. armored units.

Terrain Effects[]

Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Although the Nomad and Troubadour class sets appear as horseback units and possess Canto, they do not incur bonus damage from anti-mount weapons.

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name Rank Uses Wt Mt Hit Crt Range Cost Notes
Axe Halberd Halberd D 18 15 10 55% 0% 1 810 -
Lance Horseslayer Horseslayer D 16 13 11 75% 0% 1 1,040 -
Sword Rapier Rapier E 25 5 5 95% 10% 1 2,000 Roy only. Also effective
vs. armored units.

Terrain Effects[]

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name Rank Uses Wt Mt Hit Crt Range WEx Cost Notes
Axe Halberd Halberd D 18 15 10 60% 0% 1 1 810 -
Wolfbeil Wolf Beil Prf 30 10 10 75% 5% 1 1 6,000 Hector only. Also effective
vs. armored units.
Lance Horseslayer Horseslayer D 16 13 7 70% 0% 1 1 1,040 -
Sword Longsword Longsword D 18 11 6 85% 0% 1 1 1,260 -
ManikattiMani Katti Prf 45 3 8 80% 20% 1 2 - Lyn only. Also effective
vs. armored units.
RapierRapier Prf 40 5 7 95% 10% 1 2 6,000 Eliwood only. Also effective
vs. armored units.

Terrain Effects[]

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name Rank Uses Wt Mt Hit Crt Range WEx Cost Notes
Axe Halberd Halberd D 18 15 10 60% 0% 1 1 810 -
Lance Horseslayer Horseslayer D 16 13 7 70% 0% 1 1 1,040 -
ReginleifReginleif Prf 45 8 10 80% 10% 1 2 7,200 Ephraim only. Also effective
vs. armored units.
Sword Longsword Zanbato D 18 11 6 75% 5% 1 1 1,260 -
RapierRapier Prf 40 5 7 95% 10% 1 2 - Eirika only. Also effective
vs. armored units.

Terrain Effects[]

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Although the Valkyrie class appears as a horseback unit, it does not incur bonus damage from anti-mount weapons.

The Full Guard negates all of the holder's weaknesses.

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name Rank Uses Wt Mt Hit Crt Range WEx Cost Notes
Axe FE9poleax Poleax D 18 18 10 60% 0% 1 2 810 -
Lance FE9KnightKiller Knight Killer D 18 16 7 70% 0% 1 2 1,170 -
Sword FE9LongSword Longsword D 18 15 6 85% 0% 1 2 1,260 -
Regal Sword Regal Sword - 40 6 7 95% 10% 1 2 - Ike only. Also effective
vs. armored units.

Terrain Effects[]

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

As in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, the Valkyrie class appears as a horseback unit but does not incur bonus damage from anti-mount weapons.

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name Rank Uses Wt Mt Hit Crt Range WEx Cost Notes
Lance FE10horseslayerHorseslayer D 20 15 12 65% 0% 1 2 1,300 -
Light magic ThaniThani - 45 1 8 100% 0% 1~2 2 - Micaiah only. Also effective
vs. armored units.

Terrain Effects[]

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name Rank Uses Wt Mt Hit Crt Range WEx Cost Notes
Axe FE11poleaxPoleax C 15 11 9 60% 0% 1 2 1,050 -
Lance FE11ridersbane Ridersbane C 20 10 8 70% 0% 1 2 1,200 -
WingspearWing Spear E 28 4 8 90% 10% 1 2 1,120 Caeda only. Also effective
vs. armored units.
Sword FE11rapierRapier E 28 4 5 100% 10% 1 2 1,120 Marth only. Also effective
vs. armored units.

Terrain Effects[]

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Relevant Weapons[]

Here is a table of the anti-mount weapon(s):

Type Name Rank Uses Mt Hit Crt Range WEx Cost Notes
Axe FE11poleaxPoleax C 15 9 60% 0% 1 2 1,050 -
Lance FE11ridersbaneRidersbane C 20 8 70% 0% 1 2 1,200 -
WingspearWing Spear Prf 28 8 90% 10% 1 2 1,120 Caeda only. Also effective
vs. armored units.
Sword FE11rapierRapier E 28 5 100% 10% 1 2 1,120 Marth only. Also effective
vs. armored units.

Terrain Effects[]

Fire Emblem Awakening[]

Fire Emblem Fates[]

Fire Emblem Warriors[]

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia[]

Fire Emblem: Three Houses[]

Applicable Classes[]

Here is a list of horseback classes:

Relevant Weapons & Skills[]

Type Name Rank Range Use Wt Mt Hit Crit
FE16 Sword Weapon Icon
Sword
Rapier E 1 40 5 7 95 10
A sword designed to exploit the weaknesses of armored and cavalry units.
Rapier+ E 1 45 5 9 95 20
An elegant reinforced rapier, put to good use against armored and cavalry units.
FE16 Lance Weapon Icon
Lance
Horseslayer D 1 20 13 8 70 0
A lance specifically for combat against mounted foes.
Horseslayer+ D 1 25 13 8 90 5
An equine nightmare, this refined horseslayer is effective against cavalry units.
FE16 Sacred Lance Weapon Icon
Lance
Spear of Assal A 1 30 9 14 85 10
Sacred Weapon (Crest of Cichol) that restores HP every turn; effect increased with Crest. Effective against Cavalry foes.
FE16 dark magic icon
Dark Magic
Dark Spikes T* B 1~2 3 11 13 80 0
Advanced dark magic.
Effective against cavalry.
Weapon Art Skill Level Dur Cost Mt Hit Avo Crit Range Effect
Icon Combat Art FE16 Lance
Lance
Knightkneeler C -4 +5 +15 - - 1 Effective against Cavalry enemies.
Icon Combat Art FE16 Sword
Sword
Beast Fang E -3, -4, -5 +10 - +30 - 1 Blutgang only. Effective against Cavalry and Dragon foes.
Icon Skill Skill
Level
Effect
Animal Friend Animal Friend - When adjacent to a horseback or flying ally, restores 20% HP at the start of the turn.
Cavalry Effect Null FE16 Cavalry Effect Null S+ Nullifies any extra effectiveness against cavalry units.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes[]

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