Samurai

Learn about the Samurai class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright! Discover its stat growths, weapon proficiencies, unique skills like Duelist's Blow and Vantage, and promotion options.

Hey there! So you're looking into the Samurai class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright? Awesome choice! These guys are all about speed and dodging, kind of like a lightning-fast ninja with a sword. They're Hoshidan warriors who really focus on mastering the katana. Think of them as fragile but super quick attackers.

The Samurai's main thing is their high Speed growth rate. This means they'll be dodging a lot of attacks and can often hit enemies twice before the enemy even gets a turn. However, they're pretty fragile – their Health and Defense growths aren't great, so you've got to be careful not to get hit too often. They also don't do much with Magic, so don't expect them to be casting spells!

Stat Growth Rates:

Health	10%
Strength	10%
Magic	0%
Skill	15%
Speed	20%
Luck	15%
Defense	0%
Resistance	10%

Weapons:

• Swords/Katana

Unique Skills:

• Duelist’s Blow: When this unit starts an attack, they get Avoid+30. This is great for helping them dodge incoming attacks, especially when they're the one initiating the fight.
• Vantage: If this unit's HP drops below 50%, they will always attack first. This can be a lifesaver, letting you get in one last hit or finish off a tough enemy even when you're low on health. It's especially useful if you're playing on Casual mode and want to ensure you get that final blow.

Promotes to: Swordmaster or Master of Arms

Basically, the Samurai is a bit of a glass cannon. They hit fast and can avoid a lot, but they can't take many hits. Their Strength can be a little low sometimes, but their high Speed and Luck mean they can dodge most things and often double-attack. Just be mindful of who you're sending them against – they're not ideal for taking on heavily armored foes head-on. The skills they get are pretty neat too. Duelist's Blow helps them avoid attacks when they attack, which is nice, but it's even better when the enemy attacks you! Vantage is super useful for getting that extra hit in when you're in a pinch, though ideally, you want to keep your Samurai at full health so they don't need it. Still, it's a great skill to have when things get dicey. Characters like Hana and Ryoma (who eventually becomes a Swordmaster) show just how strong this class can be, especially once they promote. Swordmaster is a really solid upgrade!