Soleil (Mercenary)
Soleil, the daughter of Xander and a chosen spouse, is a spirited and exceptionally skilled fighter in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest. As a Mercenary, she boasts high Strength and Speed, making her a potent physical attacker capable of dealing significant damage and often doubling her opponents. Her personal skill, "Enthusiastic Strike," grants her a +15 bonus to her critical hit rate when she initiates combat, making her a reliable critical hit machine from the outset. This skill synergizes perfectly with her offensive stat growths, allowing her to consistently land devastating critical blows.
Soleil's stat development should prioritize further increasing her Strength and Speed. Her already impressive base stats mean that even modest growth in these areas will result in a unit that can quickly overwhelm many enemies. Her high Speed is particularly important for avoiding enemy doubles and ensuring she can secure kills before taking too much damage. While her defensive stats are not her strong suit, her ability to defeat enemies quickly often negates the need for extensive defensive investment. Her starting weapon, the Iron Sword, is a solid foundation, but she will greatly benefit from acquiring stronger swords like the Brave Sword for its dual-strike potential or the Silver Sword for raw power. Her Mercenary class also allows for promotion into advanced classes like the Hero or the Bow Knight, each offering unique skills and stat boosts that can further enhance her combat effectiveness.
The tactical use of Soleil revolves around her offensive prowess. Her "Enthusiastic Strike" skill makes her an excellent choice for initiating combat against dangerous foes, as the guaranteed critical hit can often eliminate threats before they can even act. Positioning her to engage enemies that are vulnerable to swords is key. When considering Pair Up, pairing Soleil with a unit that can provide defensive support or boost her offensive capabilities can further amplify her effectiveness. For instance, pairing her with a unit that grants a Speed bonus can ensure she doubles even faster enemies, or a unit that provides defensive buffs can help her survive longer engagements. Her consistent critical hits and high offensive stats make her a valuable damage dealer throughout the Conquest campaign, capable of clearing out enemy ranks with impressive speed and efficiency.