#Clash of FE Classes: Semifinals

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Clash of FE Classes Semifinals - Match 1

(pictured: a Swordmaster icon from Shadow Dragon, and a Dracoknight icon from Shadow Dragon, on a GBAFE arena background)

introductions to the classes, other closely associated classes, and explanations under the cut

Myrmidons are typically sword-wielding infantry units, who promote into Swordmasters, still sword-wielding infantry units. technically, the first Myrmidons promoted from Mercenaries in Gaiden and then into Dread Fighters; still, boundaries between two distinct styles of sword-wielding class would grow bigger and wonkier for the next three games. Binding Blade finally consolidated the distinct Myrmidon class, with its focus on Skill and Speed above all other stats – as well as its signature eastern aesthetics. other closely associated classes include the Trueblade from Radiant Dawn; the Samurai from Fates; and the Mortal Savant from Three Houses. Lyn from Blazing Blade plays very similarly to a Myrmidon while belonging to a pair of unique Lord-type classes.

are they Wyvern Riders and Wyvern Lords, or Dracoknights and Dragon Masters? the answer is not consistent across the series, as aren’t the translations. and as aren’t, for that matter, their typical weapon types; historically, they’ve wielded lances primarily and sometimes swords, as Pegasus Knights do, but Path of Radiance gave them axes as a new secondary weapon, which then became their primary weapon in Radiant Dawn, and this has since remained that way. whatever it is exactly that these people are riding, though, they’re as mobile as Pegasus Knights and a lot more durable to boot, which consistently makes them powerful and versatile units – although their Speed isn’t always up to snuff, their Resistance can let them down, and they usually still take heavy damage from bows. closely associated classes include the Wyvern Knight from Sacred Stones (who is on a different mount than that of the Wyvern Riders and Wyvern Lords of the same game, thanks treehouse); the Dragonlord from Radiant Dawn; the Griffon Rider from Awakening; and the Malig Knight from Fates. Ashnard from Path of Radiance, as well as Ivy, Zephia and Zelestia from Engage, all have unique wyvern-riding classes (although it’s, uh, definitely not a wyvern that Ashnard rides…).

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Clash of FE Classes Semifinals - Match 2

(pictured: a Cavalier icon from Shadow Dragon, and a Sage icon from Shadow Dragon, on a GBAFE arena background)

introductions to the classes, other closely associated classes, and explanations under the cut

Cavaliers are typically horse-riding units who wield swords as well as lances, and promote into Paladins. in some games, Cavaliers are only given one type of weapon, and divide into classes according to those weapon types, usually (but not always) remaining single-weapon even after promotion. no matter the weapon, though, Cavaliers stand out for their versatility, high movement, and balanced stats, with Paladins often being among the few physical melee classes with more than below average Resistance. Alfred from Engage plays very similar to a Cavalier while belonging to a pair of Lord-unique classes.

Mages are typically infantry units who cast magic with their tomes, and promote into Sages, who typically wield staves as well as tome magic. in games that divide magic types, Mages and Sages wield Anima (although Sages sometimes dabble into Light magic as well), and in games that divide types of Anima, there is typically one branch of Mage for each type of Anima magic, with few mechanical distinctions otherwise. Mages are typically distinguished from Clerics and their associated classes by having a higher focus on offense instead of Resistance, although both class lines share a penchant for extremely low durability against physical weapons. closely associated classes include the Priestess from Gaiden/Echoes: Shadows of Valentia; the War Mage from Genealogy of the Holy War; the Archsage from Blazing Blade and Radiant Dawn; the Diviner and Onmyoji from Fates; the Guru and Enchantress from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia; and the Warlock and Gremory from Three Houses.

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