Apothecary

Learn about the Apothecary class in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest! Discover its growth rates, weapon proficiencies, unique skills like Potent Potion and Quick Salve, and promotion options.

Hey there! So, you're looking into the Apothecary class in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest? Awesome choice if you like to keep your units topped up and buffed! Think of them as your team's personal medic and alchemist, all rolled into one Hoshidan package. They're experts with potions and salves, and while they can defend themselves with a yumi (that's a bow, by the way), their real strength lies in making your healing and buffing items way more effective.

Let's break down what makes them tick:

Stat Growths

Here's how the Apothecary tends to grow as they level up:

As you can see, they're not exactly built for taking hits or dishing out massive damage on their own. Their growths are pretty modest across the board, with a slight lean towards Health and Strength. Magic is a no-go, so don't expect them to be slinging spells!

Weapon Proficiencies

They can use bows, which is handy for a bit of self-defense from a distance, but don't expect them to be your primary damage dealers with them. Their main role is support.

Unique Skills

This is where the Apothecary really shines! They come with two fantastic skills:

• Potent Potion: This skill makes all your HP recovery items (like Vulneraries) and stat-boosting items work 1.5 times better. So, a standard Vulnerary that heals 30 HP will now heal 45 HP! Keep in mind, this *doesn't* apply to permanent stat boosters like the Goddess Icon, but for consumables, it's a huge boost.
• Quick Salve: After you use an HP recovery or stat-boosting item, this unit gets to take another action immediately. This is super useful! You can heal yourself up, and then still get to attack or reposition. Just remember, it grants an extra *action*, not necessarily movement, so you might need to be close to an enemy to attack right after healing.

These skills are amazing if you plan on relying on items to keep your team alive and kicking. If you're someone who prefers dedicated healer units and equipping multiple weapons instead of a full inventory of items, these skills might feel a bit less impactful for you.

Promotion Options

Once your Apothecary has gained some experience, you can promote them into one of two classes:

• Merchant: This class leans into the item usage and potentially some economic benefits.
• Mechanist: This class often focuses on traps and unique utility, potentially with different weapon options.

Choosing between them really depends on what kind of role you want your unit to fill later in the game. Both offer different paths to enhance your team's capabilities!