Priestess

Learn about the Priestess class in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest! Discover its growth rates, unique skills like Renewal and Countermagic, and how it compares to the Great Master.

Hey there! So you're looking into the Priestess class in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest? Awesome choice! This Hoshidan class is pretty neat because it's a shrine maiden who can sling arrows with the Yumi *and* heal with Rods. It's kind of like a magical archer with a support role.

Let's break down what makes this class tick. You'll see its growth rates below, and honestly, they're a bit of a mixed bag. Health and Strength aren't its strong suit, but it gets decent Magic and Speed. The real stars here are its Resistance growth and the skills it learns. You'll want to pay close attention to those!

Priestess Growth Rates

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

Weapon Proficiency

Weapons
Yumi/Bows, Rods/Staves

Learned Skills

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.

Now, about those skills: Renewal is fantastic! Getting 30% of your HP back every turn is a huge deal for survivability, especially for a class that might not have the best defenses. Countermagic is also super clutch against magic-users. If they hit you with a spell, they'll take the same damage back. Pretty neat, right?

You might notice the Priestess is pretty similar to the Great Master class, which is its male counterpart. They learn the same skills, but the Priestess has slightly different growth rates – a bit less Strength, a bit more Magic, and notably, higher Resistance but lower Defense. This means the Priestess is generally better at taking magical hits than physical ones.

While using Yumi (Bows) has its advantages, especially attacking from range, it can be a bit tricky. Sometimes, an Onmyoji might be better positioned to cover a healer attacking from afar. However, don't let that discourage you! The Priestess is still a great class to aim for, especially because Renewal and Countermagic are such amazing skills.

The really cool thing is that the Priestess (and Great Master) class is pretty rare. Only Shrine Maidens and Monks can promote into it. This makes it a prime candidate for passing down those awesome skills like Renewal and Countermagic to your children units. If you're looking to create some powerful offspring units, getting a Priestess is definitely a smart move!