Flora Build Guide
Flora, a loyal maid and retainer of the Nohrian royal family, serves as a powerful Ice Mage in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest. Her unique personal skill, "Purity," grants her +4 Resistance and +4 Luck when adjacent to a male ally, making her an excellent defensive unit against magic-heavy foes. When building Flora, focus on maximizing her already impressive Resistance and her decent Magic stat. Her base Resistance is 24, and her base Magic is 15, providing a strong foundation. Consider promoting her to a Dark Falcon or a Strategist to further enhance her utility. A Dark Falcon grants access to the powerful "Rally Resistance" skill, further bolstering nearby allies' magical defenses. A Strategist allows her to use staves, offering crucial healing and support capabilities. For equipment, the "Bolt Axe" can be a surprisingly effective weapon for her, offering a decent physical damage option if she faces an enemy with high Resistance but low Defense. Alternatively, sticking with her innate magical prowess, the "Sage" tome can be devastating. Her growth rates lean towards Resistance (55%) and Magic (45%), so investing in these stats through stat-boosting items like the "Spirit Dust" is highly recommended. Avoid investing too heavily in her Strength or Defense, as these are not her strong suits. Her personal skill synergizes well with units like Xander or Leo, who are often on the front lines. Ensure she remains adjacent to these units during combat to maximize her defensive bonuses. A common mistake is to treat her as a frontline combat unit; instead, position her behind your tanks, ready to unleash powerful magical attacks or provide crucial support.