Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - Dark Knight Class Guide

Overview and guide for the Dark Knight, a master class in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Included are details of abilities, attacks and combos, and recommended best character units for the Dark Knight class.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - Dark Knight Master Class Guide

Dark Knight Class in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Dark Knight  are mounted warriors that boast very good movement in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Dark knights are highly skilled in black magic, which can penetrate even the toughest armor. Also, due to their ability to ride horses, dark knights can move long distances on the battlefield.

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Class Information

Class Icon Fire Emblem Three Houses - Dark Knight
Class Overview A lance-wielding mounted class proficient in elemental attacks.
Class Type Master Class
Unit Type Cavalry
Skill Proficiency Lances
Strong Against Swords, Bows, Tomes
Weak Against ?

Class Stat Bonuses

HP Movement Strength Magic Dexterity
+200 +2 +3 +3
Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm
+2 +2 +5 +2

Primary Class Ability

Ability Level Type
Black Magic+
  • Lv.1
  • Class Ability
Ability Description
  • Increases black magic damage to enemies.
Dark Magic+
  • Lv.1
  • Class Ability
Ability Description
  • Increases dark magic to enemies.
Sword Buster
  • Lv.4
  • Class Ability
Ability Description
  • Grants one tier greater advantage against enemies equipped with swords. Increases damage to them by 95%.

Equipped Class Ability

Ability Level Type
Cyclical Specials
  • Lv.1
  • Equipped Ability
Ability Description
  • Temporarily increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate after initiating a Warrior Special.
Driven Spirit
  • Lv.1
  • Equipped Ability
Ability Description
  • Increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate while Awakened.
Specials Master
  • Lv.1
  • Equipped Ability
Ability Description
  • Defeating 30 or more enemies with a single Warrior Special temporarily increases critical hit rate.

Attacks and Combos

Combo Input
Normal Attack y→y→y→y
Class Action x
Strong Attack 1 x (spam)
Strong Attack 2 y→x
Strong Attack 3 y→y→x
Strong Attack 4 y→y→y→x
Strong Attack 5 y→y→y→y→x

Best Character Units for Paladin Class

For Protagonist Characters

▼Protagonist Characters for Dark Knight class
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - Shez Male Character IconShez (Male)* (Lance) Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - Shez Female Character IconShez (Female)* (Lance)

*Optional Class Progression.

For Black Eagles Characters and Allies

▼Black Eagles Characters for Dark Knight class

N/A

For Blue Lions Characters and Allies

▼Blue Lions Characters for Dark Knight class
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - Sylvain Jose Gautier Character IconSylvain (Lance)

*Optional Class Progression.

Endgame Class Routes for Blue Lions

  • Sylvain – Paladin, Dark Knight

For Golden Deer Characters and Allies

▼Golden Deer House Characters for Dark Knight class
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - Lorenz Hellmann Gloucester Character IconLorenz (Lance) Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - Ignatz Victor Character IconIgnatz* (Lance)

*Optional Class Progression.

Endgame Class Routes for Golden Deer

  • Lorenz – Paladin, Dark Knight
  • Ignatz – Paladin, Dark Knight

For Ashen Wolves House Characters

▼Ashen Wolves Characters for Dark Knight class

N/A

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