Sniper

Unlock the Sniper's full potential in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation! Learn about its high Hit, Crit rates, powerful skills like Bowfaire, and how to avoid its weaknesses.

Alright, let's talk about the Sniper class in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation. This Hoshidan archer is a real powerhouse, especially this time around. They're known for their super high Hit and Crit rates, meaning they'll be landing those critical hits way more often than you might expect, especially if you give them a good yumi or bow.

The Sniper class has some really solid growth rates, particularly in Skill and Speed, which makes them great candidates for those chance-based skills that rely on your Skill stat. You'll be seeing those skills trigger left and right!

Sniper Class Stats & Growth Rates

Here's a look at what you can expect from a Sniper:

Weapons & Skills

Snipers are all about the bows:

• Weapons: Yumi/Bows

And they come with some seriously useful skills:

• Certain Blow: This skill gives you a massive +40 Hit when you initiate combat. Basically, if you're attacking, you're almost guaranteed to hit.
• Bowfaire: This is a big one. When you've got a yumi or bow equipped, Bowfaire increases the damage you deal by +5 points. It's a must-have for any Sniper build.

Sniper Strategy & Tips

Even though Snipers have gotten a bit of a glow-up and are super strong, you still need to play smart. Keep your Sniper away from enemies that can close the distance and attack them up close, because they won't be able to counterattack. Also, watch out for magic users – Snipers don't have the best Resistance, so they can get taken down quickly by magic attacks.

On the flip side, classes that have skills like Counter and Countermagic can really benefit a Sniper, as it gives them a way to retaliate even when enemies get in their face. Just remember to keep them positioned well on the battlefield, and they'll be raining down arrows like nobody's business.