Nina (Outlaw)
Nina, the daughter of Niles and a chosen spouse, is a versatile and cunning archer in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest. As an Outlaw, she possesses excellent Speed and Skill, making her adept at both hitting her targets accurately and often doubling them. Her personal skill, "Keen Eye," grants her a +20 bonus to her critical hit rate when attacking from a range of 2 or more tiles, rewarding careful positioning and strategic use of her bow. This skill makes her a potent threat from afar, capable of softening up enemies or finishing them off with a critical strike.
When developing Nina, focusing on her Speed and Skill is paramount. Her high base Speed allows her to avoid enemy doubles and often secure kills before taking damage. Her high Skill ensures that her attacks are accurate, and combined with "Keen Eye," she can achieve a very high critical hit rate, especially when attacking from a distance. While her Strength is not as high as some other physical attackers, her ability to double and crit often compensates for this. Her starting weapon, the Iron Bow, is a reliable choice, but she will benefit greatly from acquiring stronger bows such as the Killer Bow for its increased critical hit chance or the Silver Bow for raw damage output. Her Outlaw class also allows for promotion into advanced classes like the Bow Knight or the Sniper, each offering unique skills and stat boosts that can further enhance her combat effectiveness and utility on the battlefield.
Nina's strategic value lies in her ability to engage enemies from a safe distance while still posing a significant offensive threat. Her "Keen Eye" skill encourages players to utilize her range effectively, picking off vulnerable targets or weakening stronger enemies before they can close the distance. Positioning her on elevated terrain or behind defensive units is crucial to maximize her survivability. When considering Pair Up, pairing Nina with a unit that can provide defensive support or boost her offensive stats can further amplify her effectiveness. For example, pairing her with a unit that grants a defensive bonus can help her survive if an enemy manages to reach her, or a unit that boosts her Strength can ensure her attacks hit harder, even without a critical hit. Her consistent accuracy and critical hit potential from range make her a valuable asset for controlling the battlefield and eliminating threats safely throughout the Conquest campaign.