Ballistician

Discover the Ballistician class in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation! Learn its stats, growth rates, unique skills like Cannon and Surefooted, and how to get the Ballistician seal.

Hey there! So you're curious about the Ballistician class in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation? It's a pretty unique one, basically turning your unit into a mobile turret. They've got this awesome "Cannon" command that lets them blast enemies from way across the map. It's super powerful, but you'll want to be careful because they're not exactly the fastest or toughest units out there. The key is to use that long-range Cannon attack to take out enemies before they can even get close to you, especially since their Speed growth is zero – meaning they won't be doubling anyone.

Let's break down what makes them tick:

Stat Growths

Here's how the Ballistician tends to grow:

Stat	Growth Rate
Health	5%
Strength	25%
Magic	0%
Skill	15%
Speed	0%
Luck	10%
Defense	5%
Resistance	5%

Weapon Proficiency

Ballisticians can use:

• Yumi/Bows

Unique Skills

These skills really define the Ballistician:

• Survey: Makes your "Cannon" command even better, giving you a +10 Hit bonus. Essential for making sure those long-range shots land.
• Opportunity Shot: This is a cool freebie! At the start of your turn, there's a chance (based on your Skill stat) to attack a nearby enemy unit. It's a great way to chip away at enemies or finish one off without using an action.
• Rifled Barrel: Another boost for the "Cannon" command. It increases the range by 1, but also decreases the inner and outer range by 1. This means you can hit even further targets, but you'll need to be more precise with your positioning.
• Surefooted: This skill is amazing for mobility. It gives you +1 movement and, more importantly, makes all terrain cost only 1 movement point to cross. Think of it like Takumi's Fujin Yumi, but for any unit! You'll still take damage from hazardous terrain like fire, but things like water, waste, and deserts won't slow you down at all. It's a fantastic skill to pass onto other units.

How to Get the Ballistician Class

Want to turn one of your units into a walking siege weapon? You'll need to pick up a Ballistician seal. You can grab one from the DLC map called Ballistician's Blitz. Good luck!