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List of Sothis's Abilities and Arts
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This page lists all of Arval’s abilities and arts in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.
Unique Abilities¶
These abilities are always equipped to the character.
Action Ability¶
Icon
Ability
Description
Duality Lv 1
Imbue attacks with either light or dark. Press to switch between the two and trigger an additional attack.
Duality Lv 2
Imbue attacks with either light or dark. Press to switch between the two and trigger an additional powerful attack.
Duality Lv 3
Imbue attacks with either light or dark. Press to switch between the two and trigger an additional devastating attack.
Support Ability¶
Icon
Ability
Description
Agarthan Arcana Lv 1
When hit by enemy attacks: inflicts a small amount of proportional damage to surrounding foes.
Agarthan Arcana Lv 2
When hit by enemy attacks: inflicts a moderate amount of proportional damage to surrounding foes.
Agarthan Arcana Lv 3
When hit by enemy attacks: inflicts a large amount of proportional damage to surrounding foes.
Tactical Ability¶
Icon
Ability
Description
Vigilant Gaze Lv 1
When ordered to defend: increases damage dealt to enemies by 30%.
Vigilant Gaze Lv 2
When ordered to defend: increases damage dealt to enemies by 40%.
Vigilant Gaze Lv 3
When ordered to defend: increases damage dealt to enemies by 50%.
Learnable Abilities & Arts¶
You can learn these abilities/arts by ranking up various classes. After learning an ability/art, you can equip up to 2 arts and 4 abilities regardless of current class. Or up to 10 abilities after upgrading the Tactics Academy .
If a character learns multiple of the same Prowess (or similar) ability, these abilities will combine into a stronger version Eg. learning Reason twice will give you Reason Lv 2. Learning a third one will bump it to Reason Lv 3.
Myrmidon¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Spd +2
Increases Spd by 2.
2-star
Sword Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a sword.
3-star
Flash Strike
Unleash a single, powerful slash.
Soldier¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Max HP +500
Increases max HP by 500.
2-star
Lance Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a lance.
3-star
Knightkneeler
Perform a powerful lance thrust.
Fighter¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Spirited Seize
Slightly restores the Warrior Gauge upon seizing a stronghold.
2-star
Axe Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with an axe.
3-star
Smash
Pummel a wide area ahead. Often yields critical hits.
Monk¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Res +2
Increases Res by 2.
2-star
Faith
Increases the recovery amount of healing magic.
3-star
Heal
Grants the unit Heal, or increases the spell’s potency if already learned.
Mercenary¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Vantage
When HP is at 50% or below: Perfect Guards restore a small amount of the Warrior and Awakening Gauges.
2-star
Sword Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a sword.
2-star
Windsweep
Generate a cyclone.
3-star
Mercenary’s Wisdom
Increases damage dealt by Mercenary, Swordmaster, and Mortal Savant class actions in proportion to Spd.
Thief¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Dex +2
Increases Dex by 2.
2-star
Sword Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a sword.
3-star
Thief’s Ploy
Gives Thieves, Assassins, and Tricksters a rare chance to instantly defeat non-commander units with class actions.
3-star
Shadowblade
Lash at foes with a dark magic-based sword attack. Deals damage based on Mag.
Armored Knight¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Defensive Tactics
Reduces damage to battalion endurance by 30%.
2-star
Axe Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with an axe.
2-star
Lightning Axe
Hurl a lightning-charged axe. Deals damage based on Mag.
3-star
Armored Infantry’s Ploy
Improves physical damage reduction inside areas created by Armor Knight and Fortress Knight class actions.
Cavalier¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Desperation
When HP is at 50% or below: strong attacks will break an enemy’s guard.
2-star
Lance Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a lance.
2-star
Frozen Lance
Launch columns of ice at foes. Damage dealt will increase with Mag.
3-star
Knight’s Ploy
Guarantees the enemy’s guard will break when activating the class actions of lance-wielding cavalry with at least one bar filled.
Brigand¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Death Blow
Keeps the Stun Gauge visible for longer.
2-star
Invigorating Spirit
Temporarily increase Str.
3-star
Warrior’s Ploy
When using Brigand and Warrior class actions, temporarily reduces enemy Def in proportion to the number of bars filled.
Archer¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Archer’s Ploy
Increases the critical hit rate of Archer, Sniper, and Bow Knight class actions.
1-star
Tracking Shot
Send a series of arrows toward the locked-on target.
2-star
Bow Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a bow.
2-star
Break Shot
Send an exploding arrow toward enemies that temporarily reduces their Def.
3-star
One Heart One Mind
When this unit is an adjutant: greatly increases elemental effects of Adjutant Follow-Ups.
3-star
Point-Blank Volley
Attack a wide forward area with three consecutive shots.
Brawler¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Brawler’s Ploy
Grants the class actions of Brawlers, Grapplers, and War Masters a chance to produce the Stun Gauge.
1-star
Battle Trance
Temporarily make it easier to fill the Warrior and Awakening Gauges.
2-star
Brawling Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with gauntlets.
2-star
Bombard
Pummel the enemy with both fists. Often yields critical hits.
3-star
Underdog
Increases damage dealt to an enemy in proportion to how much higher the enemy’s level is.
Mage¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Mag +2
Increases Mag by 2.
1-star
Luna Λ
Intermediate dark magic. Ignores enemy Res.
2-star
Reason
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a tome.
3-star
Mage’s Ploy
Imbues Mage, Warlock, and Gremory class actions with an element regardless of whether they are chained from strong attacks.
Priest¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Miracle
Allows the unit to survive a single blow that would otherwise reduce HP to zero.
1-star
Physic
Intermediate light magic. Heals allies across a wide area.
2-star
Faith
Increases the recovery amount of healing magic.
3-star
Priest’s Wisdom
Increases damage dealt by Priest and Bishop class actions in proportion to Lck.
Pegasus Knight¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Pegasus Knight’s Ploy
Adds an element to Pegasus Knight and Falcon Knight class actions. The element is determined by the active unit.
2-star
Darting Blow
Increases the amount that successful attacks fill the Awakening Gauge.
3-star
Stormblade
Whip up a storm that ravages the surrounding area with blades of wind.
Swordmaster¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Spd +5
Increases Spd by 5.
2-star
Provoke
Draws attacks, increasing the frequency that surrounding foes attack the unit.
2-star
Finesse Blade
Strike the surrounding area with blades. Damage dealt will increase with Dex.
3-star
Astra
Perform a series of five slashes while moving swiftly.
Assassin¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Dex +5
Increases Dex by 5.
2-star
Despoil
Awards gold for defeating enemies.
3-star
Assassinate
Slash while charging forward. Has a chance to instantly defeat non-commander units.
Fortress Knight¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Anchor
Sometimes automatically guards against enemy attacks that would otherwise knock the unit back.
2-star
Pavise
Grants a (Dex x 0.25%) chance of nullifying damage from enemies equipped with swords, lances, axes, or gauntlets.
3-star
Wild Abandon
Rip through foes with axe swings.
Paladin¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Max HP +1000
Increases max HP by 1000.
2-star
Lance Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a lance.
3-star
Tempest Lance
Conjure up a whirlwind with an overhead spin of the lance.
Wyvern Rider¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Defiant Str
When HP is at 25% or below: increases Str by 20.
2-star
Wyvern Rider’s Ploy
Guarantees an enemy’s guard will break when activating the class actions of axe-wielding fliers with at least one bar filled.
3-star
Crush
Smash the ground and generate pillars of ice.
Warrior¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Heavy Hitter
Gives strong attacks a low chance to produce the Stun Gauge.
2-star
Axe Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with an axe.
3-star
Wrath
When HP is at 50% or below: greatly increases damage dealt by critical rushes.
3-star
War Strike
Bring an axe down so fiercely it sunders the ground and sends enemies flying into the air.
Sniper¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Thunderbolt
Fire a barrage of electrified arrows.
2-star
Bow Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a bow.
2-star
Tornado Shot
Conjure a cyclone that launches enemies into the air.
3-star
Awakening Assist
When this unit is an adjutant: increases the fill rate of the active unit’s Awakening Gauge.
3-star
Hunter’s Volley
Attack enemies launched into the air with three consecutive shots. Often yields critical hits.
Grappler¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Mystic Blow
Temporarily deal damage based on Mag.
2-star
Brawling Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with gauntlets.
2-star
Frozen Fist
Charge forward with fists of ice. Deals damage based on Mag.
3-star
Rejuvenation
Restores HP every 800 hits.
3-star
Fierce Iron Fist
Strike down at foes from midair. Damage dealt will increase with Spd.
Warlock¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Boost Critical
Increases critical hit rate.
1-star
Banshee Θ
Intermediate dark magic.
2-star
Reason
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a tome.
3-star
Aggression
Increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate when attacking foes with status effects.
3-star
Death Γ
Intermediate dark magic. Has a chance to instantly defeat non-commander units.
Dark Mage¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Essence of Darkness
Causes dark-based combat arts, magic, strong attacks, and class actions to instead produce a more powerful version of that attack.
2-star
Dark Mage’s Ploy
Extends the time enemies are paralyzed by Dark Mage and Dark Bishop class actions.
3-star
Apex Tome
Increases critical hit damage when equipped with a tome.
Bishop¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Res +5
Increases Res by 5.
2-star
Faith
Increases the recovery amount of healing magic.
3-star
Renewal
Restores a slight amount of HP at regular intervals.
Dancer¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Sword Dance
Slash while charging forward.
2-star
Special Dance
Increases the potency of a dancer unit’s class actions.
3-star
Charm Catalyst
Increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate in proportion to the unit’s Cha.
Falcon Knight¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Lance Jab
Perform a thrusting attack that often yields critical hits. Damage dealt will increase with Spd.
2-star
Item Expertise
Increases the potency of recovery items by 50%.
3-star
Sol
Restores HP proportional to the unit’s Lck each time an enemy commander is defeated.
Wyvern Lord¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Helm Splitter
Smash the foes ahead with a powerful overhead strike.
2-star
Undaunted
Greatly increases damage dealt to enemies, but prevents the unit from guarding.
3-star
Defiant Crit
When HP is at 25% or below: drastically increases damage dealt by critical rushes.
3-star (innate)
Domineer
Increases damage dealt to enemies on foot.
Mortal Savant¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Haze Slice
Strike a wide area ahead with a series of slashes.
2-star
Spd +10
Increases Spd by 10
3-star
Serene Stance
Prevents hits from bows and tomes from knocking back the unit mid-attack.
Trickster¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Pass
Makes it easier to perform Perfect Guards.
1-star
Electric Grounder
Strike with a trio of lightning-charged slashes. Deals damage based on Mag.
2-star
Dex +10
Increases Dex by 10.
3-star
Patience
Hitting an enemy while they are readying an attack greatly increases damage to the Stun Gauge.
Great Knight¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Armored Cavalry’s Ploy
Increases the attack range of Great Knight class actions.
1-star
Armored Strike
Hit foes hard with a single, powerful axe blow. Damage dealt will increase with Def.
2-star
Knucklebreaker
Taking a hit while guarding causes the enemy to incur damage proportional to the unit’s Def. The enemy’s Str is also temporarily reduced by 10.
3-star
Stalwart Stance
Prevents hits from swords, lances, axes, and gauntlets from knocking back the unit mid-attack.
Bow Knight¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Ward Arrow
Attack enemies launched into the air with three consecutive shots that temporarily reduce their Mag.
2-star
Bow Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a bow.
2-star
Precision Volley
Perform a long-distance attack that hits multiple times. Deals damage based on Dex.
3-star
Defiant Spd
When HP is at 25% or below: increases Spd by 20.
Dark Knight¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Dark Lance
Send dark hexes flying at foes. Damage dealt will increase with Mag.
2-star
Max HP +1500
Increases max HP by 1500.
2-star
Titanic Might
Temporarily increase Str.
3-star
Specials Master
Defeating 30 or more enemies with a single Warrior Special temporarily increases critical hit rate.
Holy Knight¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Lightstrike
Absorb a portion of inflicted damage as HP. Damage dealt will increase with Mag.
2-star
United Front
Increases damage dealt to enemies in proportion to the number of allied commanders nearby.
2-star
Airshaker
Perform a powerful thrust that produces a shockwave.
3-star
Defiant Res
When HP is at 25% or below: increases Res by 20.
War Master¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Flamewhorl Kick
Generate a fiery cyclone in front of the unit that launches enemies into the air.
2-star
Brawling Prowess
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with gauntlets.
2-star
Mighty Blow
Channel force into a perfectly executed punch.
3-star
Quick Riposte
When HP is at 50% or below: forces enemies to sustain damage proportional to the damage they inflict.
Gremory¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Bowbreaker
Effective against enemies equipped with bows.
2-star
Pact
Greatly increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate, but also increases the damage the unit sustains.
2-star
Dark Spikes Τ
Advanced dark magic.
3-star
Magic Attack Range+
Extends the range of long-distance tome attacks.
Dark Bishop¶
Rank
Icon
Ability/Art
Description
1-star
Mag +10
Increases Mag by 10.
1-star
Hades Ω
Advanced dark magic. Calls on the morbid might of the underworld.
2-star
Reason
Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a tome.
3-star
Absorb Magic
Grants a minor boost to Mag each time an enemy commander is defeated. The boosts last throughout the battle.
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Guide Information
Publisher
Nintendo
Platforms,
Switch
Genre
Hack-n-slash, RPG
Guide Release 19 June 2022
Last Updated 29 July 2022Version History
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