Ferdinand (Three Hopes)

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Recruitment

Route	Chapter	Condition
Scarlet Blaze	Chapter 2	Automatically joins at the beginning of chapter.
Azure Gleam	N/A	Not recruitable
Golden Wildfire	N/A	Not recruitable

Skills

Class		Name	Description
Great Knight		Ironclad	(Innate) Nullifies enemy attacks that would break, penetrate, or otherwise bypass the unit's guard.
Fighter		Spirited Seize	Slightly restores the Warrior Gauge upon seizing a stronghold.
Monk		Trust	When this unit is the active unit or an adjutant: increases the fill rate of the Adjutant Attack Gauge and Adjutant Guard Gauge.
Myrmidon		Rebellious Spirit	While guarding, causes the unit to perform a Perfect Guard for (Dex × 0.25%) of incoming attacks.
Soldier		Backbone	Reduces the unit's chance of getting knocked back by attacks.
Archer		Archer's Wisdom	Increases damage dealt by Archer, Sniper, and Bow Knight class actions in proportion to Dex.
Archer		One Heart One Mind	When this unit is an adjutant: greatly increases elemental effects of Adjutant Follow-Ups.
Armored Knight		Defensive Tactics	Reduces damage to battalion endurance by 30%.
Armored Knight		Armored Infantry's Wisdom	Nullifies status effects inside areas created by Armor Knight and Fortress Knight class actions.
Brawler		Brawler's Wisdom	Increases damage to enemy Stun Gauges when using the class actions of Brawlers, Grapplers, and War Masters.
Brawler		Concentration	Moderately extends the time before the hit count expires.
Brigand		Wild Abandon	Greatly increases damage dealt to enemies, but also greatly increases damage received from them.
Brigand		Warrior's Wisdom	Gives Brigand and Warrior class actions a chance to produce the Stun Gauge. The more bars in the Class Gauge, the better the chance.
Cavalier		Battalion Desperation	When battalion endurance is at 1/3 or below: strong attacks will break an enemy's guard.
Cavalier		Knight's Wisdom	Increases Warrior Gauge fill rate when using class actions of lance-wielding cavalry.
Mage		Lifeforce	Greatly increases damage dealt by combat arts and magic, but causes the unit to sustain damage with each use in proportion to Mt.
Mage		Mage's Wisdom	Increases damage dealt by Mage, Warlock, and Gremory class actions. The gauge will deplete more quickly.
Mercenary		Vantage	When HP is at 50% or below: Perfect Guards restore a small amount of the Warrior and Awakening Gauges.
Mercenary		Mercenary's Wisdom	Increases damage dealt by Mercenary, Swordmaster, and Mortal Savant class actions in proportion to Spd.
Priest		Kinship	Makes it easier for the unit to receive support points during battle.
Priest		Priest's Wisdom	Increases damage dealt by Priest and Bishop class actions in proportion to Lck.
Thief		Appraisal	Improves the quality of weapons and materials dropped by fallen enemy commanders.
Thief		Thief's Wisdom	Adds an element to Thief, Assassin, and Trickster class actions. The element is determined by the active unit.
Assassin		Sneak Attack	Attacking foes from behind greatly increases damage in proportion to the unit's Dex.
Assassin		Despoil	Awards gold for defeating enemies.
Bishop		Luck Catalyst	Increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate in proportion to the unit's Lck.
Bishop		Renewal	Restores a slight amount of HP at regular intervals.
Dark Mage		Poison Strike	Grants attacks a chance to poison enemies.
Dark Mage		Dark Mage's Wisdom	Grants Dark Mages and Dark Bishops a rare chance to instantly defeat non-commander units with class actions.
Dark Mage		Transmute	Taking hits from enemies equipped with tomes increases all stats by 3 for a period of time.
Fortress Knight		Anchor	Sometimes automatically guards against enemy attacks that would otherwise knock the unit back.
Fortress Knight		Smite	When using cavalry or armored classes, dashing through enemies inflicts damage.
Grappler		Rejuvenation	Restores HP every 800 hits.
Paladin		Boost Critical	Increases critical hit rate.
Paladin		Apex Lance	Increases critical hit damage when equipped with a lance.
Sniper		Warrior Assist	When this unit is an adjutant: increases the fill rate of the active unit's Warrior Gauge.
Swordmaster		Expert Guard	Makes it easier to perform Perfect Guards.
Swordmaster		Provoke	Draws attacks, increasing the frequency that surrounding foes attack the unit.
Warlock		Fiendish Blow	Increases the power of elemental effects.
Warlock		Essence of Fire	Causes fire-based combat arts, magic, strong attacks, and class actions to instead produce a more powerful version of that attack.
Warrior		Heavy Hitter	Gives strong attacks a low chance to produce the Stun Gauge.
Warrior		Wrath	When HP is at 50% or below: greatly increases damage dealt by critical rushes.
Wyvern Rider		Offensive Tactics	When a battalion is deployed: increases damage to enemies by 20%.
Wyvern Rider		Wyvern Rider's Wisdom	Increases damage to enemy Stun Gauges when using the class actions of axe-wielding fliers.
Bow Knight		Dexterity Catalyst	Increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate in proportion to the unit's Dex.
Dancer		Special Dance	Increases the potency of a dancer unit's class actions.
Dancer		Rally Dexterity	When this unit is an adjutant: increases the active unit's Dex by 10
Dark Bishop		Impossible Feat	When HP is at 25% or above: greatly increases damage dealt to foes, but attacking also causes the unit to sustain damage for a period of time.
Dark Bishop		Absorb Speed	Grants a minor boost to Spd each time an enemy commander is defeated. The boosts last throughout the battle.
Dark Knight		Cyclical Specials	Temporarily increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate after initiating a Warrior Special.
Dark Knight		Specials Master	Defeating 30 or more enemies with a single Warrior Special temporarily increases critical hit rate.
Great Knight		Armored Cavalry's Wisdom	Increases damage dealt by Great Knight class actions in proportion to Def.
Great Knight		Luna	When attacking, causes enemies to incur a reduction in Def proportional to the unit's Lck.
Great Knight		Defiant Def	When HP is at 25% or below: increases Def by 20.
Holy Knight		Swordbreaker	Grants one tier greater advantage against enemies equipped with swords. Increases damage to them by 50%.
Holy Knight		United Front	Increases damage dealt to enemies in proportion to the number of allied commanders nearby.
Holy Knight		Nullify Cavalry Effect	Nullifies effectiveness against cavalry units.
Mortal Savant		Counterstrike	Successful Perfect Guards inflict elemental damage. The element is determined by the active unit.
Mortal Savant		Serene Stance	Prevents hits from bows and tomes from knocking back the unit mid-attack.
Trickster		Pass	Makes it easier to perform Perfect Guards.
Trickster		Medical Expertise	Increases the potency of vulneraries, concoctions, and elixirs by 50%.
Trickster		Burst of Valor	Restores the Warrior Gauge with each critical hit.
War Master		Quick Riposte	When HP is at 50% or below: forces enemies to sustain damage proportional to the damage they inflict.
Wyvern Lord		Howl	Makes it easier to knock back enemy commanders.
Wyvern Lord		Defiant Crit	When HP is at 25% or below: drastically increases damage dealt by critical rushes.

Combat Arts & Magic

Class		Name	Description
Myrmidon		Flash Strike	Unleash a single, powerful slash.
Mercenary		Firesweep	Generate a fiery cyclone.
Thief		Iceblade	Lash at foes with an ice magic-based sword attack. Deals damage based on Mag.
Assassin		Assassinate	Slash while charging forward. Has a chance to instantly defeat non-commander units.
Swordmaster		Mortal Struggle	Sacrifice Prt, reducing the user's defense, to make the Stun Gauge display with all attacks.
Swordmaster		Astra	Perform a series of five slashes while moving swiftly.
Dancer		Sword Dance	Slash while charging forward.
Mortal Savant		Haze Slice	Strike a wide area ahead with a series of slashes.
Trickster		Electric Grounder	Strike with a trio of lightning-charged slashes. Deals damage based on Mag.
Soldier		Wheelsweep	Strike a wide area with a sweeping attack that also produces a shockwave.
Cavalier		Glowing Ember	Hurl a fiery lance straight ahead. Damage dealt will increase with Def.
Paladin		Tempest Lance	Conjure up a whirlwind with an overhead spin of the lance.
Dark Knight		Dark Lance	Send dark hexes flying at foes. Damage dealt will increase with Mag.
Dark Knight		Vengeance	An attack that increases in Mt in relation to the user's missing HP.
Holy Knight		Lightstrike	Absorb a portion of inflicted damage as HP. Damage dealt will increase with Mag.
Holy Knight		Shatter Slash	Perform a series of lance strikes that temporarily reduce enemy Def.
Fighter		Smash	Pummel a wide area ahead. Often yields critical hits.
Armored Knight		Shredder	Cut enemies to shreds with a spinning axe attack.
Brigand		Spike	Launch the foes ahead into the air, then swat them away with a swing of the axe.
Fortress Knight		Focused Strike	Bring an axe down to cut through the foes ahead.
Warrior		War Strike	Bring an axe down so fiercely it sunders the ground and sends enemies flying into the air.
Wyvern Rider		Crush	Smash the ground and generate pillars of ice.
Great Knight		Armored Strike	Hit foes hard with a single, powerful axe blow. Damage dealt will increase with Def.
Wyvern Lord		Helm Splitter	Smash the foes ahead with a powerful overhead strike.
Archer		Tracking Shot	Send a series of arrows toward the locked-on target.
Archer		Drill Arrow	Skewer foes with a blindingly fast arrow that temporarily reduces their Def.
Archer		Point-Blank Volley	Attack a wide forward area with three consecutive shots.
Sniper		Flame Volley	Attack a wide area with a volley of fire arrows.
Sniper		Hide Presence	Temporarily increase Str and Lck.
Sniper		Hunter's Volley	Attack enemies launched into the air with three consecutive shots. Often yields critical hits.
Bow Knight		Waning Shot	Attack a wide forward area with three consecutive shots that temporarily reduce enemy Str.
Bow Knight		Precision Volley	Perform a long-distance attack that hits multiple times. Deals damage based on Dex.
Brawler		Battle Trance	Temporarily make it easier to fill the Warrior and Awakening Gauges.
Brawler		Bombard	Pummel the enemy with both fists. Often yields critical hits.
Grappler		Steady Mind	Temporarily increase Str.
Grappler		Lightning Fist	Launch foes into the air with an electrified punch, then create a shockwave on landing that sends them flying.
Grappler		Fierce Iron Fist	Strike down at foes from midair. Damage dealt will increase with Spd.
War Master		Flamewhorl Kick	Generate a fiery cyclone in front of the unit that launches enemies into the air.
War Master		Mighty Blow	Channel force into a perfectly executed punch.
Mage		Fire	Basic fire magic.
Dark Mage		Bolganone	Advanced fire magic.
Warlock		Thoron	Advanced lightning magic.
Monk		Heal	Basic light magic. Heals surrounding allies.
Priest		Ward	Magically protect the caster, increasing Def and Res and preventing knockback.
Bishop		Restore	Cure the caster and nearby allies of any status effects.

Learnset

Italicized abilities are Innate Abilities that don't appear in the class tree.

Class	1-star	2-star	3-star
Myrmidon	Rebellious Spirit	Sword Prowess	Flash Strike
Soldier	Backbone	Lance Prowess	Wheelsweep
Fighter	Spirited Seize	Axe Prowess	Smash
Monk	Trust	Faith	Heal
Mercenary	Vantage	Sword Prowess, Firesweep	Mercenary's Wisdom
Thief	Appraisal	Sword Prowess	Thief's Wisdom, Iceblade
Armored Knight	Defensive Tactics	Axe Prowess, Shredder	Armored Infantry's Wisdom
Cavalier	Battalion Desperation	Lance Prowess, Glowing Ember	Knight's Wisdom
Brigand	Wild Abandon	Spike	Warrior's Wisdom
Archer	Archer's Wisdom, Tracking Shot	Bow Prowess, Drill Arrow	One Heart One Mind, Point-Blank Volley
Brawler	Brawler's Wisdom, Battle Trance	Brawling Prowess, Bombard	Concentration
Mage	Lifeforce, Fire	Reason	Mage's Wisdom
Priest	Kinship, Ward	Faith	Priest's Wisdom
Swordmaster	Expert Guard	Provoke, Mortal Struggle	Astra
Assassin	Sneak Attack	Despoil	Assassinate
Fortress Knight	Anchor	Smite	Focused Strike
Paladin	Boost Critical	Lance Prowess	Apex Lance, Tempest Lance
Wyvern Rider	Offensive Tactics	Wyvern Rider's Wisdom	Crush
Warrior	Heavy Hitter	Axe Prowess	Wrath, War Strike
Sniper	Flame Volley	Bow Prowess, Hide Presence	Warrior Assist, Hunter's Volley
Grappler	Steady Mind	Brawling Prowess, Lightning Fist	Rejuvenation, Fierce Iron Fist
Warlock	Fiendish Blow, Thoron	Reason	Essence of Fire
Dark Mage	Poison Strike, Bolganone	Dark Mage's Wisdom	Transmute
Bishop	Luck Catalyst, Restore	Faith	Renewal
Dancer	Sword Dance	Special Dance	Rally Dexterity
Wyvern Lord	Helm Splitter	Howl	Defiant Crit
Mortal Savant	Haze Slice	Counterstrike	Serene Stance
Trickster	Pass, Electric Grounder	Medical Expertise	Burst of Valor
Great Knight	Armored Cavalry's Wisdom, Armored Strike	Luna	Defiant Def, Ironclad
Bow Knight	Waning Shot	Bow Prowess, Precision Volley	Dexterity Catalyst
Dark Knight	Dark Lance	Cyclical Specials, Vengeance	Specials Master
Holy Knight	Swordbreaker, Lightstrike	United Front, Shatter Slash	Nullify Cavalry Effect
War Master	Flamewhorl Kick	Brawling Prowess, Mighty Blow	Quick Riposte
Dark Bishop	Impossible Feat	Reason	Absorb Speed