Dread Fighter

Learn how to unlock and effectively use the Dread Fighter class in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation. Discover its strengths, skills, and how to counter magic threats.

The Dread Fighter is a top-tier Hoshidan class that excels at taking down magic-users. It's a fantastic option if you want a unit that can shrug off magical attacks and deal massive damage, especially when initiating combat.

Dread Fighter Stat Growths

Here's a look at the Dread Fighter's stat growth rates:

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

Weapon Proficiency

The Dread Fighter can wield the following weapon types:

Weapons
Katana/Swords, Clubs/Axes, Shuriken/Daggers

Dread Fighter Skills

These are the unique skills associated with the Dread Fighter class:

Skill	Effect
Even Keel	During even-numbered turns, user takes -4 points of magical damage.
Iron Will	If the enemy initiates battle, user takes -4 points of magical damage.
Clarity	User recovers from status debuffs twice as fast.
Aggressor	When user initiates battle, +7 points of damage dealt.

Class Strengths and Strategy

Everything about the Dread Fighter is geared towards crushing all magical opposition. The combination of Even Keel (which activates on even turns) and Iron Will (which activates when the enemy attacks first) can make a unit nearly immune to magic damage. This is huge for protecting your squishier units or for a front-liner who needs to soak up spells.

Furthermore, the Aggressor skill is incredibly powerful. When your Dread Fighter initiates combat, they get a +7 damage boost. This can stack with other skills, like the personal “-faire” skills of certain characters, leading to massive damage output. Imagine a unit that takes almost no magic damage and hits like a truck when they attack – that's the Dread Fighter!

The Dread Fighter also gains access to shurikens and daggers. These are excellent weapon types for applying status debuffs to enemies, which can be crucial for controlling the battlefield and making tougher enemies more manageable. You can weaken foes from a distance before closing in.

How to Obtain the Dread Fighter Class Seal

To get the Dread Fighter class seal, you need to complete the Royal Royale paralogue map while using a Hoshidan royal sibling. Alternatively, if you own all three paths of Fire Emblem: Fates, you'll receive two Dread Fighter seals automatically.

Overall Assessment

The Dread Fighter is an extremely solid and versatile unit, particularly effective against magic-heavy enemy compositions. Its defensive capabilities against magic are top-notch, and its offensive potential, especially when initiating, is immense. If you have a character who can benefit from its stat growths and weapon types, consider promoting them to this elite class.