Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Class List

List of different classes available in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Classes are divided into categories based on their required levels.

List of Playable Classes

A list of different unit classes in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. A playable character must pass his/her certification exams to upgrade to the next class.

How to Pass Certification Exams

Trainee Classes

Trainee classes are accessible to characters at the start of the game. 20 exp is required to master a Commoner and Noble class. Then, 100 exp is required to master a Dancer class.

Icon	Class	Skill Requirement	Required Seal	Abilities and Unique Combat Art	Description
	Commoner	None	None	Mastered Ability: HP +5	Access to low tier magic. Balanced but has the lowest stats.
	Noble	None	None	Mastered Ability: HP +5	Access to low tier magic. Balanced but has the lowest stats.
–	Dancer	Sword: D or higher Authority: D or higher	Dancer Seal	Starting Ability: Dance Mastered Ability: Special Dance	Only one character can be promoted and he/she must also win White Heron Cup Not available to non-student characters except for Flayn (if you allow here to join Byleth’s class). Access to magic. Unlockable through a Chapter 9 quest.

Beginner Classes

Beginner classes are accessible to characters once they reached level 5. 60 exp is required to master a class.

Class	Skill Requirement	Required Seal	Abilities and Unique Combat Art	Description
Myrmidon	Sword: D or higher	Beginner Seal	Mastered Ability: Speed +2 Unique Combat Art: Swap	Especially swift, with high avoidance, the Myrmidon deftly wields the sword. High Speed stat.
Soldier	Lance: D or higher	Beginner Seal	Mastered Ability: Defense +2 Unique Combat Art: Reposition	Skilled with a lance, the Soldier has a high degree of accuracy and precision. High Magic Resistance, Speed, Skill, and Strength stats.
Fighter	Axe: D or higher Bow: D or higher Brawl: D or higher	Beginner Seal	Mastered Ability: Strength +2 Unique Combat Art: Shove	Proficiencies with the axe, the bow, and gauntlets, the Fighter has high strength, which translates to mighty blows. High Strength stat.
Monk	Reason: D or higher Faith: D or higher	Beginner Seal	Mastered Ability: Magic +2 Unique Combat Art: Draw Back	Well balanced, the Monk High Magic Resistance stat.

Intermediate Classes

Intermediate classes are accessible to characters once they reached level 10. 100 exp is required to master a class.

Class	Skill Requirement	Required Seal	Abilities and Unique Combat Art	Description
Lord	Sword: D or higher Lance: D or higher Authority: C or higher	Intermediate Seal	Starting Ability: Charm Mastered Ability: Resistance +2 Unique Combat Art: Subdue	A noble and powerful leader, this class excels at wielding a sword and has a high degree of authority. Exclusive to Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude. High HP, Skill, and Speed stats.
Mercenary	Sword: C or higher Axe: D or higher	Intermediate Seal	Mastered Ability: Vantage	Strong and speedy- the Mercenary gets the job done. High HP, Strength, and Speed stats.
Thief	Sword: C or higher Bow: D or higher	Intermediate Seal	Starting Ability: Locktouch, Steal Mastered Ability: Steal	Skilled at opening locks, the Thief has excellent speed and dexterity. High HP, Physical Strength, and Speed stats.
Armored Knight	Axe: C or higher Heavy Armor: D or higher Lance: D or higher	Intermediate Seal	Mastered Ability: Armored Blow	With high defense, this class holds the front lines and acts a shield. High HP and Physical Defense stats.
Cavalier	Sword: D or higher Lance: C or higher Riding: D or higher	Intermediate Seal	Starting Ability: Canto Mastered Ability: Desperation	A mighty opponent who battles on horseback, the Cavalier can move again after taking certain actions. High Movement stat
Brigand	Axe: C or higher Brawl: D or higher	Intermediate Seal	Mastered Ability: Death Blow	Strong and heavy, the Brigand wields axes and makes an exceptional front-line combatant. High HP and Physical Strength stats.
Archer	Bow: C or higher Sword: D or higher	Intermediate Seal	Starting Ability: Bowrange +1 Mastered Ability: Hit +20	The Archer is proficient with the bow and has excellent dexterity and uncanny good luck. High Skill stat.
Brawler	Brawl: C or higher Axe: D or higher	Intermediate Seal	Starting Ability: Unarmed Combat Mastered Ability: Unarmed Combat	Great for up close and personal encounters, this class fights using gauntlets. High Speed stat. Male characters only.
Mage	Reason: C or higher Faith: D or higher	Intermediate Seal	Starting Ability: Fire Mastered Ability: Fiendish Blow	Enemies with high physical defense are no match for a Mage, who can bend black magic to their will. High Magic Resistance stat.
Dark Mage	Reason: C or higher Faith: D or higher	Dark Seal	Starting Ability: Miasma Delta, Heartseeker Mastered Ability: Poison Strike	The Dark Mage shatters enemies with high physical defense using dark magic. High Magic damage and Magic Resistance stats. Male characters only.
Priest	Faith: C or higher Reason: D or higher	Intermediate Seal	Starting Ability: Heal, White Magic Heal +5 Mastered Ability: Miracle	The Priest is a versatile white-magic class who can use magic both to heal and attack. High Magic Resistance stat.
Pegasus Knight	Lance: C or higher Flying: D or higher Sword: D or higher	Intermediate Seal	Starting Ability: Canto, Avoid +10 Mastered Ability: Darting Blow Unique Combat Art: Triangle Attack	An airborne knight with high defense against magic but a weakness to arrows, this class can move again after taking certain actions. Female characters only. High Magic Resistance stat. Weak to Bow damage.

Advanced Classes

Advanced classes are accessible to characters once they reached level 20. 150 exp is required to master a class.

Class	Skill Requirement	Required Seal	Abilities and Unique Combat Art	Description
Hero	Sword: B or higher Axe: C or higher	Advanced Seal	Starting Ability: Swordfaire, Vantage Mastered Ability: Defiant Strength	A master of combat, the Hero has high strength and speed. Higher Physical Strength and Speed stats. Male characters only.
Fortress Knight	Axe: B or higher Heavy Armor: B or higher Lance: D or higher	Advanced Seal	Starting Ability: Axefaire, Weight -5 Mastered Ability: Pavise	Trading speed for staying power, this heavily armored unit has a staggering defense. Higher Physical Defense stat.
Paladin	Lance: B or higher Riding: B or higher Sword: D or higher	Advanced Seal	Starting Ability: Canto, Lancefaire, Terrain Resistance Mastered Ability: Aegis	An esteemed knight with a balance of high strength, defense, and resistance, this class can move again after taking certain actions. Higher Physical Strength, Physical Defense, and Magic Resistance stats.
Grappler	Brawl: A or higher	Advanced Seal	Starting Ability: Fistfaire, Unarmed Combat Mastered Ability: Tomebreaker Unique Combat Art: Fierce Iron Fist	A master of hand-to-hand combat, the grappler mows down enemies with rapid blows. Higher speed and skill stats. Male characters only.
Warlock	Reason: A or higher Faith: D or higher	Advanced Seal	Starting Ability: Black Tomefaire, Black Magic Use x2 Mastered Ability: Bowbreaker	A black-magic specialist, the Warlock decimates enemies with high physical defense. Higher Magic damage and Magic Resistance stats.
Bishop	Faith: A or higher Reason: D or higher	Advanced Seal	Starting Ability: White Magic Use x2, White Magic Recovery +10, Terrain Resistance Mastered Ability: Renewal	A white-magic specialist, this versatile class can use magic to either heal or attack. Higher Magic Resistance stats.
Dark Bishop	Reason: A or higher Faith: D or higher	Dark Seal	Starting Ability: Miasma Delta, Heartseeker, Fiendish Blow Mastered Ability: Lifetaker	Higher Magic damage, Magic Resistance, and Skill. Deals better damage to High Physical Defense enemies. For male characters only. Dark Mage class qualification required.
Wyvern Rider	Axe: B or higher. Flying: C or higher.	Advanced Seal	Starting Ability: Canto, Axefaire Mastered Ability: Seal Defense	An airborne knight with overall high stats but a weakness to bows and magic, this class can move again after taking certain actions.
Swordmaster	Sword: A or higher.	Advanced Seal	Starting Ability: Swordfaire, Sword Critical +10 Unique Combat Art: Astra	A master in the way of the sword, this class strikes with speed and grace. Higher Physical Strength and Speed stats.
Assassin	Sword: B or higher. Bow: C or higher.	Advanced Seal	Starting Ability: Swordfaire, Locktouch, Stealth Mastered Ability: Lethality Unique Combat Art: Assassinate	A killer who thieves in the shadows, the Assassin has excellent speed and dexterity. Higher Speed and Skill stats.
Warrior	Axe: A or higher.	Advanced Seal	Starting Ability: Axefaire, Axe Critical +10 Mastered Ability: Wrath	The Warrior is a versatile combatant boasting high health and unmatched strength. Higher Physical Strength and HP stats.
Sniper	Bow: A or higher.	Advanced Seal	Starting Ability: Bowrange +1, Bowfaire Mastered Ability: Hunter’s Volley	The Sniper is a master of the bow with high dexterity who excels at taking enemies out from afar. Higher Physical Strength and Skill stats.

Special Classes

Special classes are accessible to characters once they reached level 20. Cindered Shadows DLC is required in order to access these new classes.

Icon	Class	Skill Requirement	Required Seal	Abilities and Unique Combat Art	Description
–	Trickster	Sword: B or higher. Faith: B or higher.	Abyss Exam Pass	Starting Ability: Locktouch, Stealth Mastered Ability: Desperation Unique Combat Art: Trick – allows the unit to swap positions with an ally who is within a range of five tiles	The trickster excels in mischief and employs useful skills to distract enemies and solve dungeon gimmicks.* While not as strong as assassins, they too have great avoidance and critical stats which can be best paired on terrains that promote evasion.* Thief class certification required.
–	Dark Flier	Reason: B+ or higher. Flying: C or higher.	Abyss Exam Pass	Starting Ability: Canto, Black Tomefaire Mastered Ability: Defiant Magic, Triangle Attack Unique Combat Art: Magic Conversion – When the unit receives magic damage in the enemy phase, she gets +3 to all stats which lasts until the end of the player’s next phase.)	Trained in both magic and flying, dark fliers can strike down even distant enemies with their powerful spells and long reach.* For female characters only.
–	War Monk	Brawling: B+ or higher. Faith: C+ or higher.	Abyss Exam Pass	Starting Ability: Fistfaire, Unarmed Combat, Heal Mastered Ability: Terrain Resistance, Pneuma Gale Unique Combat Art: Distant Hit – unleash a magical projectile at enemies within a range of two (2) tiles.	War monks combine faith and brawl to withstand onslaughts in the enemy phase.* For male characters only.
–	War Cleric	Brawling: B+ or higher. Faith: C+ or higher.	Abyss Exam Pass	Starting Ability: Fistfaire, Unarmed Combat, Heal Mastered Ability: Terrain Resistance, Pneuma Gale Unique Combat Art: Distant Hit – unleash a magical projectile at enemies within a range of two (2) tiles.	War clerics combine faith and brawl to withstand onslaughts in the enemy phase.* For female characters only.
–	Valkyrie	Reason: B or higher. Riding: B or higher.	Abyss Exam Pass	Starting Ability: Canto, Black Magic Range +1, Dark Magic Range +1 Mastered Ability: Uncanny Blow	Valkyries are a cross between mounted units and support classes.* When built to attack, have them focus down on weakened foes.* When scattered in groups, valkyries can go back and forth to support her allies.* For female characters only.

Master Classes

Master classes are accessible to characters once they reached level 30. 200 exp is required to master a class.

Icon	Class	Skill Requirement	Required Seal	Abilities and Unique Combat Art	Description
–	Falcon Knight	Sword: C or higher. Lance: A or higher. Flying: B+ or higher.	Master Seal	Starting Ability: Canto, Lancefaire. Avoid +10 Mastered Ability: Defiant Avoidance	Riding aloft, the knight is weak to arrows with high defense against magic. This class can move again after taking certain actions. For female characters only. Higher Magic Resistance stat.
–	Wyvern Lord	Lance: C or higher. Axe: A or higher. Flying: A or higher.	Master Seal	Starting Ability: Canto, Axefaire, Avoid +10 Mastered Ability: Defiant Crit	An experienced wyvern handler with high stats but a weakness to bows and magic, this class can move again after taking certain actions.
–	Mortal Savant	Sword: A or higher. Reason: B+ or higher.	Master Seal	Starting Ability: Swordfaire, Black Tomefaire Mastered Ability: Warding Blow	A master who casts powerful magic and wields a sword with confidence and poise, the Mortal Savant is a force to be reckoned with. Access to magic. High sword and Magic damage stats.
–	Great Knight	Axe: B+ or higher. Heavy Armor: A or higher. Riding: B+ or higher.	Master Seal	Starting Ability: Canto, Lancefaire, Axefaire Mastered Ability: Defiant Defense	The heavily armored Great Knight has high defense while retaining mobility. This class can move again after taking certain actions. Higher Physical Defense stat.
–	Bow Knight	Lance: C or higher. Bow: A or higher. Riding: A or higher.	Master Seal	Starting Ability: Canto, Bowfaire, Bowrange +2 Mastered Ability: Defiant Speed	A graceful archer mounted upon a mighty steed, this class can move again after taking certain actions. Higher Physical Strength, Skill and Movement stats.
–	Dark Knight	Lance: C or higher. Reason: B+ or higher. Riding: A or higher.	Master Seal	Starting Ability: Canto, Black Tomefaire, Dark Tomefaire Mastered Ability: Seal Resistance	A mysterious knight versed in black magic, this class can move again after taking certain actions. Access to magic.
–	Holy Knight	Lance: C or higher. Faith: B+ or higher. Riding: A or higher.	Master Seal	Starting Ability: Canto, White Tomefaire, Terrain Resistance Mastered Ability: Defiant Resistance	A blessed knight versed in white magic, this class can move again after taking certain actions. Access to magic.
–	War Master	Axe: A or higher. Brawl: A or higher.	Master Seal	Starting Ability: Fistfaire, Axefaire, Crit +20 Mastered Ability: Quick Reposte Unique Combat Art: War Master’s Strike	A master of the axe and hand-to-hand combat, the War Master pulverizes enemies with massive strength. For male characters only.
–	Gremory	Reason: A or higher. Faith: A or higher.	Master Seal	Starting Ability: Black Magic Uses x2, Dark Magic Uses x2, White Magic Uses x2 Mastered Ability: Defiant Magic	An expert in all forms of magic, the Gremory casts asunder any enemies with high physical defense. For female characters only. Deals better damage to High Physical Defense enemies.

Lord Unique Classes

Lord Unique classes are exclusive classes accessible to Byleth, Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude. These classes acquired automatically through the game’s story. 100 exp is required to master the Enlightened One. 150 exp is required to master the Armored Lord, High Lord, and Wyvern Master classes. 200 exp is required to master the Emperor, Great Lord, and Barbarossa classes.

Icon	Class	Skill Requirement	Required Seal	Abilities and Unique Combat Art	Description
–	Armored Lord	Axe: D or higher Authority: D or higher Heavy Armor: D or higher	Automatically obtained in Edelgard route part 2	Starting Ability: Axefaire, Charm Mastered Ability: Pomp and Circumstance	Exclusive to Edelgard only. Strong Authority and Axe proficiency.
–	High Lord	Lance: D or higher Authority: D or higher Riding: D or higher	Automatically obtained in Dimitri route part 2	Starting Ability: Lancefaire, Charm Mastered Ability: Pomp and Circumstance	Exclusive to Dimitri only Strong Authority and Lance proficiency.
–	Wyvern Master	Bow: D or higher Authority: D or higher Flying: D or higher	Automatically obtained in Claude route part 2	Starting Ability: Bowfaire, Charm, Canto Mastered Ability: Pomp and Circumstance	Exclusive to Claude only Strong Authority and Bow proficiency.
–	Emperor	Axe: D or higher Authority: D or higher Heavy Armor: D or higher	Automatically obtained in Edelgard route part 2	Starting Ability: Axefaire, Charm, Canto Unique Combat Art: Flickering Power	Exclusive to Edelgard only Accessible after Edelgard acquires the twin-headed eagle heavy armor.
–	Great Lord	Lance: D or higher Authority: D or higher Riding: D or higher	Automatically obtained in Dimitri route part 2	Starting Ability: Lancefaire, Charm, Canto Unique Combat Art: Paraselene	Exclusive to Dimitri only Accessible after Dimitri acquires the Battle Gear of the King of Lions from Rodrigue during the main story.
–	Barbarossa	Bow: D or higher Authority: D or higher Flying: D or higher	Automatically obtained in Claude route part 2	Starting Ability: Bowfaire, Charm, Canto Unique Combat Art: Wind God	Exclusive to Claude only Accessible after Claude acquires the Silk Dragon Armor from Nardel during the main story. In the tradition of Almyra, Claude wields a bow while riding the skies on his wyvern. He can move again after taking certain actions.
–	Enlightened One	Sword: D or higher Brawl: D or higher Faith: D or higher Authority: D or higher	Automatically obtained in Chapter 11	Starting Ability: Swordfaire, Terrain Resistance Master Ability: Sacred Power	Exclusive to Byleth only. A holy one, blessed by the goddess herself, this wielder of magic has high overall stats. High overall stats and uses magic. Experience Bonuses: Sword +3, Brawl +2. Faith +3, Authority +3
–	Archbishop	None	Automatically obtained by Rhea in all routes	Starting Ability: Charm, Commander, Terrain Resistance	Exclusive to Rhea only. Not yet implemented

DLC Unique Classes

DLC Unique classes are exclusive classes accessible to DLC characters such as Jeritza.

Icon	Class	Skill Requirement	Required Seal	Abilities and Unique Combat Art	Description
–	Death Knight	None	Automatically obtained by Jeritza in Edelgard route part 2	Starting Ability: Canto, Lancefaire Mastered Ability: Counterattack	Exclusive to Jeritza only.

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C. A. Lewis
February 27, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Hi. The Valkyrie’s mastered class ability is called Uncanny Blow.

- Ersatz Ifrit
  February 28, 2020 at 9:40 AM
  
  Thanks for sharing, C.A. Lewis.
  
Ashkevron
July 31, 2019 at 2:43 AM

Dancer is unlocked through a quest in Chapter 9, has no certification requirements and can be unlocked by any student male or female. Not available to non-students (Manuela, Flayn, etc)

- Ersatz Ifrit
  July 31, 2019 at 8:47 AM
  
  Thanks for the correction, Askkevron. 🙂
  
- Anonymous
  August 13, 2019 at 3:31 AM
  
  It is available to Flayn if you allow her ot join your class
  
  - Ersatz Ifrit
    August 13, 2019 at 7:58 AM
    
    Thanks for the reminder. Already updated the Dancer class section of the list 🙂