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Mercenary
Fire Emblem: Awakening

Mercenary

Learn about the Mercenary class in Fire Emblem: Awakening, including its stats, growth rates, skills like Armsthrift, and promotion options to Hero or Bow Knight.

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Learn about the Mercenary class in Fire Emblem: Awakening, including its stats, growth rates, skills like Armsthrift, and promotion options to Hero or Bow Knight.

  • Weapons: Sword
  • Class Type: Basic
  • Movement: 5
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Mercenary class excels in raw physical power and features the invaluable Armsthrift skill, which significantly extends weapon lifespan.
  2. 2
    Compared to Myrmidons, Mercenaries are slower but possess greater offensive strength.
  3. 3
    Mercenaries can pair up with other units, providing the following bonuses: Skill + 2, Speed + 3, Defense + 1.
  4. 4
    Mercenaries learn two skills: Armsthrift at Level 1 and Patience at Level 10.
Tips
  • Leverage Armsthrift to keep your strongest weapons in play for longer, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
  • Consider the trade-off between the Mercenary's higher power and the Myrmidon's superior speed when choosing your unit's class.
  • Upgrades To: Hero or Bow Knight

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