Nine-Tails

Discover the strengths and weaknesses of the Nine-Tails advanced class in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation. Learn about its skills, growth rates, and weapon proficiencies.

Alright, let's talk about the Nine-Tails class in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation! This is a Hoshidan exclusive, and it's basically a souped-up Kitsune. Think of them as really wise and learned fox spirits, and they're pretty potent, especially against mages.

Here's a look at their stat growth rates. Keep in mind these are *growth rates*, so they're what you can expect on average as they level up:

As you can see, they're not exactly tanky, especially with 0% growth in Strength and Defense. But look at that Speed and Resistance growth – they're built to dodge and take hits from magic users.

When it comes to weapons, the Nine-Tails exclusively uses Beaststones.

Now for the cool part: their skills!

• Even Better: This is a fantastic survival skill. At the start of every even-numbered turn (like Turn 2, Turn 4, etc.), you'll recover 40% of your HP. It really helps them stay in the fight longer.
• Grisly Wound: This skill is great for weakening enemies. After any kind of battle where the Nine-Tails attacks, the enemy loses 20% of their HP. It works regardless of who initiated the fight, so it's a solid way to chip away at even tough foes.

So, what's the deal with the Nine-Tails? They really build on what the Kitsune class does well. They're faster, have better Resistance, and are excellent mage killers. The 'Even Better' skill gives them great longevity, and 'Grisly Wound' is a super useful way to weaken enemies before they can even retaliate. It's a shame this class is exclusive to Hoshido and you can't forge Beaststones, but they're still a really strong option.

Heads up: They are a bit fragile on the Defense side, so be careful about letting physical attackers get too many free hits in!