Skill Inheritance

Skill inheritance in Fire Emblem Awakening is a powerful mechanic that allows units to learn skills from other characters they form strong bonds with, primarily through the Support system. When two units achieve an A or S support rank, they can potentially inherit skills from each other. This system is particularly impactful when combined with the Avatar's ability to recruit units from other players' games, as these units may possess unique skills that can be passed down.

Each character class has a set of innate skills that can be learned. Base classes typically have one or two skills, while promoted classes often have more. For example, the Myrmidon class learns Avoid +10 at level 1 and Swordfaire at level 10. The Swordmaster, a promoted class, learns Luna at level 5 and Wrath at level 15. These skills can be inherited by other units. The Avatar, in particular, can learn skills from any unit they support with, making them incredibly customizable. For instance, if the Avatar supports a character who has learned Galeforce (a skill learned by flying units like the Dark Flier at level 15), the Avatar can also learn this skill, granting them an extra action after defeating an enemy.

The process of skill inheritance is straightforward but requires careful planning. Units can learn up to five skills in total. Once a skill is learned, it is permanently available to that unit, regardless of their current class. This allows for highly specialized builds. For example, a unit that excels in magic might inherit physical attack skills like Armsthrift from a character like the Grandmaster to provide a more balanced offensive capability. skills learned from a support partner are learned at the partner's current level, not the level at which the skill was originally acquired in their class.

To maximize skill inheritance, focus on building support ranks with characters who possess skills that complement your desired unit builds. The Galeforce skill, for instance, is highly sought after and can be learned by many units, drastically increasing their mobility and offensive potential. Other valuable skills include Lifetaker, which recovers 50% HP after defeating an enemy, and Patience, which grants +2 to all stats when HP is below 50%. Planning which skills to inherit and from whom is a key strategic element for late-game success.