Apothecary

Learn about the Apothecary class in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation! Discover its growth rates, weapon proficiencies, and unique skills like Potent Potion and Quick Salve.

Alright, let's talk about the Apothecary class in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation. Think of them as your go-to for all things healing and buffing, with a little bit of self-defense thrown in. They're a Hoshidan class that really shines when you're into using those potions and salves to keep your team in top shape.

Here's a look at their stat growth rates. Keep in mind these are their base growth rates, so they can vary quite a bit depending on the unit!

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

As you can see, they're not exactly powerhouses in terms of raw stats, but their real value comes from their skills and how they support the rest of your army. They can use the Bow/Yumi for some ranged combat, which is handy.

Weapons
Bow/Yumi

Now, let's get to the really interesting part: their skills. These are what make the Apothecary unique and potentially very valuable.

Skill	Effect
Potent Potion	The effect of HP recovery and stat boosting items is 1.5x effective.
Quick Salve	After consuming an HP recovery or stat boosting item, this unit can take another action.

The Potent Potion skill is fantastic if you're someone who likes to keep a good stock of healing items like Vulneraries or stat boosters. It means those items will work even better, giving you more bang for your buck. Just a heads-up, this doesn't apply to permanent stat boosters like the Goddess Icon, but for your regular healing and temporary buffs, it's a game-changer.

Quick Salve is also pretty neat. Imagine you use a healing item to save a unit, and then they can immediately attack afterward? That's what this skill lets you do. It's important to note that it gives you another *action*, not necessarily a free move. So, you'll need to position your unit correctly to take advantage of that extra attack after healing. It can really help turn the tide of battle if you're in a tight spot.

However, it's worth noting that if you're not someone who relies heavily on healing items and prefers to have dedicated healer units or just equip more weapons, these skills might feel a bit situational for you. But for those who love to micromanage their item usage and buffs, the Apothecary is a fantastic choice.

When it comes time to promote, your Apothecary can become either a Merchant or a Mechanist, offering different paths for your unit's development.