Swords List and Stats
Swords are a fundamental weapon type in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, often associated with Lord characters and units that prioritize speed and dodge-tanking. While they may lack a direct ranged option, swords offer a second line of weapons, Blades, which resemble axes in their stat profiles. Understanding sword mechanics and character stats is key to effective unit deployment.
Key characteristics of swords and sword-wielding units:
- Lord Characters: Typically sword-wielding infantrymen with well-balanced stats, comparable to Mercenaries. They often have poor base stats but excellent growth rates, becoming strong units if trained properly. Their promotion is usually plot-driven.
- Speed and Dodge-Tanking: Sword-units commonly rely on high Speed for extra hits and avoiding damage.
- Blades: Swords have a secondary weapon line called Blades, which offer stat profiles similar to axes.
- Stat Penalties: Sword-units often lack the Strength or Constitution to wield heavier weapons without incurring significant speed penalties. This contrasts with lance and axe-units, who can typically use most of their arsenal without such penalties.
Characters come with unique stats, Movement, Growth Rates, and Classes, providing individuality. Common stats include:
- Strength
- Magic
- Dexterity
- Speed
- Defense
- Resistance
- Luck
Units gain Experience from combat, leading to Level Ups that increase their stats. Reaching a certain level allows for Promotion, granting a stronger class with enhanced stats, growth rates, and access to new weapons or unit types.