Priestess

Learn about the Priestess class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright! Discover its growth rates, skills like Renewal and Countermagic, and its role in your army.

Hey there! So, you're looking into the Priestess class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright? Awesome choice! This is a Hoshidan class, basically a skilled shrine maiden who can sling arrows with a yumi (bow) and also heal up your allies with rods (staves). Think of them as a magical archer with a heart of gold.

Let's break down what makes the Priestess tick. They've got some interesting growth rates, so keep an eye on these:

Stat	Growth Rate
Health	10%
Strength	10%
Magic	10%
Skill	5%
Speed	15%
Luck	15%
Defense	0%
Resistance	20%

As you can see, they're not exactly tanks, especially with that 0% Defense growth! But they do get a decent Resistance boost, making them good against magic users. Their Speed and Luck are okay, which helps them avoid some hits and land criticals.

When it comes to what they can use, the Priestess is pretty versatile:

Weapons
Yumi/Bows, Rods/Staves

This means they can contribute to offense from a distance with bows and also keep your team alive with staves. Pretty neat combo, right?

Now, let's talk about the skills that really make the Priestess shine:

Skill	Effect
Renewal	At the start of each turn, recover 30% of the user’s HP
Countermagic	If the enemy initiates battle and inflicts magical damage, the enemy will receive the same amount of damage.

Renewal is HUGE. Getting a chunk of your HP back every turn is fantastic for keeping your Priestess (or whoever you pass this skill to) healthy without needing constant healing. Countermagic is also super clutch, especially against those pesky magic-wielding enemies. It's like a little 'ouch, you hurt me, so I hurt you back' surprise!

You might notice the Priestess is pretty similar to the Great Master class, which is its male counterpart. They share the same skills and have very similar growth rates. The main differences are slight tweaks in Strength, Magic, Defense, and Resistance. Honestly, both are great classes to aim for.

One thing to consider is that using Yumi (bows) as a primary attack can sometimes be a bit tricky. If your Priestess is out in the open attacking from afar, an enemy Onmyoji (another magic class) might be able to hit them back easily. It's just something to keep in mind when positioning them on the battlefield.

But here's the real kicker: the Priestess and Great Master classes are pretty rare! Only Shrine Maidens and Monks can promote into them. This makes them super valuable if you want to pass down those amazing skills, Renewal and Countermagic, to your children units. Getting those skills on a strong fighter early on can make a massive difference in later chapters.

So, yeah, the Priestess is a solid choice if you want a unit that can heal, deal some ranged damage, and has access to some of the best support skills in the game. Just be mindful of their low defense and position them carefully!