Flavia: The Feroxi Co-Regent
Flavia, the co-regent of Ferox and a steadfast ally of Chrom, is a skilled Swordmaster who joins the Shepherds during Chapter 7, "The First Assault." Her personal skill, Rally Speed, provides a +4 Speed bonus to adjacent allies, making her invaluable for ensuring your units can double-attack or avoid being doubled by faster enemies. Flavia embodies the disciplined martial prowess of Ferox, and her presence on the battlefield significantly enhances your army's ability to outmaneuver and outspeed opponents.
As a Swordmaster, Flavia starts at level 15 with high base stats in Speed, Skill, and Luck, along with respectable Defense and HP. Her starting inventory typically includes a Brave Sword and a Silver Sword. The Brave Sword allows her to attack twice per turn, greatly increasing her damage output and ability to break through enemy defenses, while the Silver Sword offers a balanced offensive option with good hit and damage. Flavia excels at swift, precise combat, capable of dodging attacks and delivering critical blows. utilize her high Speed and Skill to engage enemies, especially those with lower Defense and Resistance, and to create openings for other units. Her ability to avoid attacks due to her high Speed and Luck makes her a surprisingly resilient unit despite her moderate Defense.
Flavia's growth rates favor Speed, Skill, Luck, and Defense. This makes her an excellent candidate for promotion into a Bow Knight, granting her ranged combat capabilities with bows and increased mobility, or a Hero, which further enhances her sword-fighting prowess and grants access to powerful skills like Armsthrift. The Hero class, in particular, synergizes well with her high Skill and Luck, allowing for consistent critical hits and the potential for infinite weapon usage with Armsthrift. Her ability to learn potent sword skills like Swordfaire as she levels up further solidifies her role as a premier physical attacker.
Flavia's relationship with Basilio, her co-regent, is a defining aspect of her character. Her support conversations reveal a strong, pragmatic leader with a deep commitment to her people. Her potential marriage options are limited to male characters who can recruit her. If married, her children can inherit powerful skills. For example, if Flavia marries a unit with access to the Fighter class, her son can inherit the Warrior class, offering a potent mix of axe combat and rally utility. When deploying Flavia, consider her positioning to maximize the benefit of her Rally Speed. Units like Lon'qu or Tharja, who can benefit from increased Speed to double-attack or avoid being doubled, will greatly appreciate her support. Her ability to quickly eliminate threats and create advantageous matchups makes her a valuable addition to any offensive strategy, especially against faster enemy units.