In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, the Assassin class is one of the many advanced level builds that players can create after meeting the requirements to unlock it. One of the best features of the Assassin class is that it isn’t specifically set to any character in particular, but rather it can be accessed by any playable figure in the game. However, not every character in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will benefit from being an Assassin, given the class’ strengths with swords and quick movement.
The defining features of the Assassin class make it suitable for characters like Shez in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes who are proficient in sword usage. Assassins are a strong choice to use against axe wielders in the game, and they have the ability to follow up their class action with a regular attack. Although every unit has the Assassin class available to them, players will want to keep an eye out for which units have arrows pointing upward as they review the “Change Class” menu. These arrows will indicate that these specific units will receive the most benefit from playing as the Assassin, giving players some guidance as to which members of their convoy are best suited for the job.
For example, if Shez chooses to join the Black Eagles at the Officers Academy, then the best character suited to be an Assassin in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is Petra. This character already excels in the Dexterity, Speed, Movement, and Luck stats, which is what Assassins need the most. However, before the Assassin class can be unlocked for any character players will need to make sure that the desired unit has the preceding class mastered for that unit first. This is accomplished either by using the unit in battle or taking them to the training grounds.
Best Assassin Class Uses In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Because the Assassin class has an advantage over axe wielders in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, players should assign them targets that allow the Assassin to capitalize on this strength. Additionally, players should also equip the class with armor and weapons that bolster their strengths, since it does Assassin’s little good to try and balance out their weaknesses. Assassins are also weakest against characters in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes who use lances, so it’s best to avoid those types of fights if possible.
Despite the advantages that Assassins have over axe wielders, players need to be careful of their low Defense and Resistance stats. These low stats make them vulnerable to physical and magic attacks and can leave the units in a bind if players aren’t careful. Nonetheless, the Speed and Movement stats will help them avoid attacks, making them a highly offensive class in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is now available for the Nintendo Switch.
