You will find a lot of classes in Fire Emblem Engage, and each has its abilities and unique playing style. Each class is important and performs best in a specific situation. So knowing different details of Fire Emblem Engage classes is a must so you can know which class is best for you in a particular situation and how can you switch if you have the wrong class.
We have prepared this comprehensive guide that will cover details about all the classes in Fire Emblem Engage to make your class decision easier.
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But before we dive into details about classes, we would like to tell you about two more things. One is how to promote your class, and the other is how to change it.
How to promote and change classes in Fire Emblem Engage
The first requirement for class promotion is reaching level 10 in the base class to promote to the advanced class. If you start in a special class, you must reach level 20 to get a shift into an advanced class.
You will need a Master Seal for to promote or upgrade a class in Fire Emblem Engage. Getting a master seal is a simple process, and you can buy it from “Vendors” in Fire Emblem Engage. For changing a class in FE Engage, you will need to use a Second Seal. You can purchase it in the same way you purchase the first one.
Weapon Proficiency
You need to reach a certain proficiency level with a specific weapon to unlock new basic classes. The weapon and required proficiency are mentioned in the description of the basic class.
There are 15 base classes in the game at this moment. A few of them share the same weapon but they differ in the skills and roles that they play in battle. Along with unlockable Basic classes, there are also exclusive classes too with their basic and advanced counterparts.
Master Seals
You need to reach level 10 to get the advanced class option in Fire Emblem Engage. However, a Master Seal in your inventory will switch to an advanced class for the first time. A single Master Seal can only promote one character to its advanced class and can only be used once.
Earning Master Seals is tough but not impossible. The main method through which you will be earning Master Seals would be through Paralogue battles. You will receive one Master Seal for each Paralogue Battle you win.
Another way of obtaining Master Seals is to buy them from Somniel. However, they are not cheap. Each Master Seal will set you back by 2,500G. Fortunately, there are an infinite number of Master Seals in stock. If you reach level 10 in a base class and have a Master Seal, only then you can switch to an advanced class.
When to promote units in FE Engage
We believe that promoting early in the game just after achieving level 10 is a wise decision. By doing so, you can get unlimited levels due to the availability of the Second Seals.
If you promote your unit early, the levels will start again from the initial stage and your stats will remain same. In this way, you can infinitely develop your Stats, mobility, and your growth.
There are three types of classes in Fire Emblem Engage; below, you will find details about them.
Base Classes
Archer
- Starting Character: Etie
- Weapon proficiency: Bow (B)
- Promotion: Sniper, Bow Knight
An infantry class that can attack from a long distance using a bow.
Axe Armor
- Starting Character: Jade
- Weapon proficiency: Axe (B)
- Promotion: General, Great Knight
A highly defensive class that uses an axe to deal damage but is weak against magic.
Axe Cavalier
- Starting Character: No
- Weapon proficiency: Axe (B)
- Promotion: Paladin, Wolf Knight
A balanced knight that can ride across the arena and deal damage using the axe.
Axe Fighter
- Starting Character: Boucheron, Anna
- Weapon proficiency: Axe (B)
- Promotion: Berserker, Warrior
Another axe-wielding class that has some highly damaging swing attacks.
Axe Flier
- Starting Character: No
- Weapon proficiency: Axe (B)
- Promotion: Griffon Knight, Wyvern Knight
An axe warrior class that is weak against bows but deals with mages quite easily.
Dragon Child
- Starting Character: Alear (M), Alear (F)
- Weapon proficiency: Sword (B)
- Promotion: Divine Dragon
A class that uses swords unique to “Divine Dragon” for dealing damage.
Lance Armor
- Starting Character: Louis
- Weapon proficiency: Lance (B)
- Promotion: General, Great Knight
A highly defensive class that use lance and is weak against magic attacks.
Lance Cavalier
- Starting Character: Amber
- Weapon proficiency: Lance (B)
- Promotion: Paladin, Wolf Knight
Another class that uses a lance as a weapon and has some good skills.
Lance Fighter
- Starting Character: No
- Weapon proficiency: Lance (B)
- Promotion: Halberdier, Royal Knight
A class that is in the middle of defense and offense and uses a lance to deal damage.
Lance Flier
- Starting Character: Chloe
- Weapon proficiency: Lance (B)
- Promotion: Griffon Knight, Wyvern Knight
A strong class against magic that rides “Pegasus Mount” and weak to Bows.
Mage
- Starting Character: Citrinne, Clanne
- Weapon proficiency: Tome (B)
- Promotion: N/A
A class that is best against defensive enemies and uses spells.
Martial Monk
- Starting Character: Jean
- Weapon proficiency: Staff (B), Arts (C)
- Promotion: Martial Master, High Priest
A class that is best in martial arts and healing allies using staves.
Noble
- Starting Character: Alfred, Celine
- Weapon proficiency: Sword (B), Tome (B)
- Promotion: Avenir, Vidame
A class that has abilities to use both sword and magic.
Sword Armor
- Starting Character: No
- Weapon proficiency: Sword (B)
- Promotion: General, Great Knight
A sword fighting class that is highly defensive and uses heavy armor but is weak against magic.
Sword Cavalier
- Starting Character: No
- Weapon proficiency: Sword (B)
- Promotion: Paladin, Wolf Knight
A free-moving class that uses the sword and has a good “balance of skills.”
Sword Fighter
- Starting Character: Lapis
- Weapon proficiency: Sword (B)
- Promotion: Swordmaster, Hero
A class that uses footwork to avoid enemy attacks and deal damage with the sword.
Sword Flier
- Starting Character: No
- Weapon proficiency: Sword (B)
- Promotion: Griffon Knight, Wyvern Knight
Another sword fighting class that is strong against magic but struggles while facing warriors with bows.
Lord
- Starting Character: Diamant, Alcryst
- Weapon proficiency: Sword (B)
- Promotion: Successeur, Tireur d’élite
A class that is known as leaders and uses swords against enemies.
Sentinel
- Starting Character: Timerra, Fogado
- Weapon proficiency: Bow (B)
- Promotion: Picket, Cupido
An archer class who is always ready to defend its nation.
Advanced Classes
| Class Name | Class Type | Required Level | Required Weapon Proficiency |
| Berserker | Advanced | Axe Fighter Lvl 10 | Axe S |
| Warrior | Advanced | Axe Fighter Lvl 10 | Axe A Bows C |
| Sniper | Advanced | Archer Lvl 10 | Bows S |
| Bow Knight (Axe) | Advanced | Archer Lvl 10 | Axe C / Bow A |
| Bow Knight (Lance) | Advanced | Archer Lvl 10 | Lance C / Bow A |
| Bow Knight (Sword) | Advanced | Archer Lvl 10 | Sword B / Bow A |
| General (Axe) | Advanced | Sword/Lance/Axe Armor Lvl 10 | Axe A |
| General (Lance) | Advanced | Sword/Lance/Axe Armor Lvl 10 | Lance A |
| General (Sword) | Advanced | Sword/Lance/Axe Armor Lvl 10 | Sword S |
| Great Knight | Advanced | Sword/Lance/Axe Armor Lvl 10 | Sword A / Axe B | Lance B / Axe B |
| Paladin | Advanced | Sword/Lance/Axe Cavalier Lvl 10 | Axe A / Sword A |
| Wolf Knight | Advanced | Sword/Lance/Axe Armor Lvl 10 | Lance B / Knives A | Axe B / Knives A |
| Griffin Knight | Advanced | Sword/Lance/Axe Flier Lvl 10 | Lance A / Staves C | Sword S / Staves C |
| Wyvern Knight | Advanced | Sword/Lance/Axe Flier Lvl 10 | Sword A / Axe B | Sword A / Lance B |
| Swordmaster | Advanced | Sword Fighter Lvl 10 | Sword S |
| Hero (Lance) | Advanced | Sword Fighter Lvl 10 | Sword A Lance C |
| Hero (Axe) | Advanced | Sword Fighter Lvl 10 | Sword A Axe C |
| Halberdier | Advanced | Lance Fighter Lvl 10 | Lance S |
| Royal Knight | Advanced | Lance Fighter Lvl 10 | Lance A Staves C |
| Sage | Advanced | Mage Lvl 10 | Tomes S / Staves B |
| Mage Knight | Advanced | Mage Lvl 10 | Lance B / Tomes A | Swords A / Tomes A |
| Martial Master | Advanced | Martial Monk Lvl 10 | Staves A Brawl S |
| High Priest | Advanced | Martial Monk Lvl 10 | Tomes B / Staves S / Brawl C |
Special Classes
| Class Name | Class Type | Required Level | Required Weapon Proficiency |
| Thief | Special Class (requires Second Seal) | Base Class Lvl 1 | Knife S |
| Dragon Child | Alear Exclusive | Divine Dragon Only | Sword B |
| Divine Dragon | Alear Exclusive; Advanced | Divine Dragon Only | Sword A Brawl B |
| Lindwurm | Ivy Exclusive; Advanced | Ivy Exclusive | Tomes S Staves B |
| Sleipnir Rider | Hortensia Exclusive; Advanced | Hortensia Exclusive | Tomes S Staves B |
| Vidame | Céline Exclusive; Advanced | Céline Exclusive | Knives B Staves B Tomes B |
| Avenir | Alfred Exclusive; Advanced | Alfred Exclusive | Swords B Lance A |
| Cupido | Fogado Exclusive; Advanced | Fogado Exclusive | Swords B Bows A |
| Picket | Timerra Exclusive; Advanced | Timerra Exclusive | Lance S |
| Tireur d’élite | Alcryst Exclusive; Advanced | Alcryst Exclusive | Bows S |
| Dancer | Seadall Exclusive; Advanced | Seadall Exclusive | Mystic Arts A |
| Successeur | Diamant Exclusive; Advanced | Diamant Exclusive | Swords S Axe A |
Best Classes in Fire Emblem Engage
Although every class has its own strong points and lacking areas, some of them are relatively favorable in terms of defense and attack power. Below are some of the best Base and Advanced classes from the list of all the remaining ones.
Best base classes
| Class | Description | Best Qualities |
| Sword Fighter | A class that uses footwork to avoid enemy attacks and deal damage with the sword. | Dexterity: 15% Speed: 20% Resistance: 15% |
| Archer | It is the only bow-based class. An infantry class that can attack from a long distance using a bow. | Dex: 25% Speed: 10% Strength: 15% |
| Sword Armor Knight | A sword fighting class that is highly defensive and uses heavy armor but is weak against magic. | Def: 30% Strength: 15% Dex: 10% |
Best advanced classes
| Class | Description | Best Qualities |
| Halberdier | This class is an advanced version of the lance fighters with a lot of battle experience. Provides a skill known as Pincer Attack. | Dex: 20% Strength: 15% Luck: 5% |
| Royal Knight | This class uses Lances and Staves. Has a very good balance board except HP. | Res: 20% Magic: 15% Speed: 15% |
| Great Knight | This Class has a skill named Allied Defense, which enhances its defense power to maximum. | HP: 20% Defense: 25% Dex: 15% |
