Blacksmith

Learn about the Blacksmith class in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation, including its stats, growth rates, weapon proficiencies, and unique skills like Lancebreaker.

Alright, let's talk about the Blacksmith class in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation! This class is a bit of a special one, only accessible if your unit is already an Oni Savage. It's a Hoshidan class, and these guys are known for their great Skill and their ability to use both katanas (which are basically swords in this game) and clubs (which include axes).

Here's a quick look at their stats and how they tend to grow:

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

As you can see, they're not exactly powerhouses in terms of raw Strength or Health growth, but they do get a decent boost to Skill. Their Magic and Speed are pretty low, so don't expect them to be your primary magic-users or speed demons.

When it comes to weapons, the Blacksmith is pretty versatile:

Weapons
Katana/Swords, Clubs/Axes

This means they can handle a good range of physical weaponry, which fits their stat profile. They're not going to be out there slinging spells, but they can certainly hold their own in a physical fight.

Now, let's look at their unique skills. These are what really make a class stand out:

Skill	Effect
Salvage Blow	When user initiates battle and defeats the enemy, there is a Luck % chance they will “salvage” a katana, naginata, club, yumi, or shuriken.
Lancebreaker	If the enemy is equipped with a naginata/lance, Hit+50 and Avoid+50

The Salvage Blow skill is pretty neat – if you defeat an enemy after initiating the attack, you've got a chance based on your Luck stat to get some free loot! It's a nice little bonus that can help you stock up on weapons.

But the real star here is Lancebreaker. This skill is fantastic because it gives you a massive +50 Hit and +50 Avoid when fighting enemies who use lances (or naginatas, as they're called in this game). This is super useful for making sure your attacks land and that you don't get hit yourself when facing those lance-wielding foes. These 'breaker' skills are generally really valuable for survivability, even if they don't directly boost your damage numbers.

Keep in mind that the Blacksmith class is exclusive to the Oni Savage class line, which means it's not the easiest class to get into. There aren't many characters who can start as or promote into an Oni Savage. Because of this, the Blacksmith is considered a missable class for most players. However, the Lancebreaker skill is a huge reason why you might want to pursue it if you can. It's one of those skills that really makes a difference in survivability, especially in tougher fights.

Compared to the Oni Chieftain, another class from the Oni Savage line, the Blacksmith has less Magic but generally higher Skill and is a bit bulkier. They both use clubs/axes, so they're quite similar in their physical combat roles. If you're looking for a solid physical fighter with a great defensive skill against lances, the Blacksmith is definitely worth considering if you can get your hands on it!