Oni Chieftain

Learn about the Oni Chieftain's strengths, weaknesses, and skills in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation. Discover how to utilize this powerful Hoshidan class effectively.

Alright, let's talk about the Oni Chieftain in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation! Think of this guy as the Hoshidan version of a Berserker – tough, hits hard, but can be a bit clumsy and fragile against magic. They're Hoshidan warriors who go all out with clubs and scrolls.

Here's a quick rundown of their stat growths:

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

As you can see, they're built for Strength and Defense, but don't expect them to be hitting every time or taking many magical hits. Their Skill and Speed are pretty low, so they might miss attacks and get doubled.

When it comes to what they can use, they're pretty versatile:

• Weapons: Clubs/Axes, Scrolls/Tomes

This is where they get interesting! They can swing heavy clubs or axes, but also use magic from scrolls and tomes. That magic use is a big deal, giving them options other heavy hitters don't have.

They also come with some killer skills:

• Death Blow: If the Oni Chieftain starts the fight, their Critical Hit chance gets a +20 boost. Super handy for landing those finishing blows!
• Counter: When an enemy attacks you from an adjacent tile, they take the same amount of damage back. It's a great way to punish enemies who get too close, but be careful – it doesn't stop you from taking damage yourself!

So, what's the deal with the Oni Chieftain? They're a solid powerhouse with good Defense and Strength. The fact that they can use magic too makes them more flexible than a standard Berserker. Plus, those skills, especially Death Blow, are fantastic. Death Blow is awesome because it doesn't have any downsides, unlike some other critical-boosting skills. Counter can really hurt enemies who dare to attack you up close, but you absolutely need to watch out for enemies who also have Counter – getting into a trade war like that can be dangerous!

The main downsides? Well, clubs aren't always the most reliable weapons, and Oni Savages, the only units who can become Oni Chieftains, are pretty rare. So, getting to this class can be a bit of a challenge in itself.