Grandmaster

Learn how to effectively use the Grandmaster class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. Discover its stats, growth rates, skills like Ignis and Rally Spectrum, and how to obtain the Fell Brand.

Hey there! So you're looking to get the most out of the Grandmaster class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright? Awesome choice! This class is a returning favorite from Awakening, and it's pretty solid all around, though this time it leans a little more into magic. Think of it as a really well-balanced, jack-of-all-trades unit that's good at pretty much everything.

To get your hands on the Grandmaster class seal, the Fell Brand, you'll need to dive into the DLC map called Hidden Truths 1. Just complete that map, and you'll earn it!

Stats and Growth Rates:

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

As you can see, the growth rates are pretty modest across the board. Nothing too spectacular, but not terrible either. This reinforces the idea that the Grandmaster is a reliable unit that won't necessarily carry your team in one specific stat, but won't fall behind easily.

Weapon Proficiency:

Weapons

Katana/Swords, Scrolls/Tomes

You'll be able to use both Katanas (Swords) and Scrolls (Tomes), giving you a nice mix of physical and magical damage options.

Key Skills:

• Tactical Advice: If your Grandmaster is in a defensive stance while paired up, their partner gets a Hit+10 bonus. Super useful for making sure those crucial attacks land.
• Solidarity: When adjacent to allies, your Grandmaster grants them Avoid+10 and Critical Evade+10. This makes them a great support unit, helping nearby allies dodge attacks and avoid critical hits.
• Ignis: This is a really cool skill! It has a percentage chance (based on your Skill stat) to add half of your Strength or Magic to your attack damage. Which stat it uses depends on the weapon you have equipped. It's like a built-in damage boost that's more reliable than some other skills.
• Rally Spectrum: Using the 'Rally' command will give all allies within a 2-tile radius a +2 boost to all their stats for one turn. It used to be a bigger boost (+4), but even +2 is fantastic for a quick stat buff before a tough fight or a crucial turn. Plus, it can stack with other Rally skills!

A Little Extra Advice:

• Ignis is a standout skill here. Because it scales with either Strength or Magic based on your weapon, it's super flexible and a consistent way to amp up your damage output. Keep an eye on what weapon you're using to maximize its effect!
• Rally Spectrum, while nerfed from previous games, is still incredibly potent. Don't underestimate the power of a small, temporary stat boost for your whole team. Use it strategically to turn the tide of battle.