If unit’s HP ≤ 75% and unit initiates combat, unit can make a follow-up attack before foe can counterattack.
All Units
- Inheritable by all units.
Unlocks at 5 ★
Unlocks at 4 ★
Skillsets that use skill
Refreshing Barrage (Brave Bow)
Brave Bow+ | A | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
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Ardent Sacrifice Alternate: Reposition |
B | Desperation 3 | |
Luna | C | Even Spd Wave 3 | |
SP | 1995 | S | Speed +3 |
Heated Tactician (Brave)
Brave Lance+ | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Reciprocal Aid |
B | Desperation 3 | |
Luna | C | Threaten Def 3 | |
SP | 1710 | S | Speed +3 Alternate: Attack +3 |
And Many Many Many More, Yes Yes Yes!! (Galeforce)
Sneering Axe (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 | |
Galeforce | C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1710 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
Carry On (Offensive Nuke)
Reese’s Pieces (Mixed Phase/Utility)
Reese's Tome (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
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Draw Back | B | Desperation 3 | |
Iceberg | C | Atk Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1065 | S | Def Ploy 3 |
We Have Lucina At Home, Literally. (Low Investment Offensive)
Sealed Falchion (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) | |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Rouse Spd/Def 3 | |
SP | 1260 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Bridal Blade Boom! (Offensive)
Blárblade+ | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Even Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Even Spd Wave 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Sturdy Blow 2 |
The Nuclear Option (Offensive Nuke)
Ragnarok (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd (3 or 4) |
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Draw Back | B | Desperation 3 | |
Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Drive Spd 2 Alternate: Spur Def 3 |
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SP | 1185 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
Cutting Wind (Offensive Blade Tome)
Gronnblade+ Alternate: Gronnblade |
A | Fury 3 | |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Glimmer | C | Spd Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1935 | S | Speed +3 |
Budget Bunny
Blue Egg+ (+Spd) | A | Fury 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
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Draw Back Alternate: Rally Def/Res |
B | Desperation 3 | |
Moonbow | C | Spur Def/Res 2 Alternate: Spd Ploy 3 |
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SP | 1485 | S | Attack +3 |
Raining Holy Swords on her Enemies (General Offense)
Blárblade+ | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Res 3 |
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Glimmer | C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 1500 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 |
The Archer General (Offensive Nuke)
Argent Bow (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Draconic Aura |
C | Even Spd Wave 3 Alternate: Threaten Spd 3 |
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SP | 1545 | S | Darting Blow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd 2 |
I will be the master of my power (Player Phase)
Flame Siegmund (+Eff) | A | Atk/Def Ideal 4 Alternate: Death Blow (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Galeforce Alternate: Luna |
C | Odd Tempest 3 Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
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SP | 2160 | S | Blade Session 3 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
Stabby, Stabby MORE STABBY! (Galeforce)
Peri's Lance (+Eff) Alternate: Peri's Lance (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Wings of Mercy 3 |
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Galeforce | C | Atk Ploy 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2395 | S | Heavy Blade 3 |
Your Blood Only Makes Me Stronger! (Brazen Duelist)
Peri's Lance (+Eff) | A | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Escape Route 3 |
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Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Odd Atk Wave 3 |
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SP | 1845 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3 |
Prodigy's four-shadowing (General Purpose Offensive)
Cordelia's Lance (+Spd) | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Push 4 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Galeforce |
C | Fortify Fliers | |
SP | 1125 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
The Refine's a Trap (Offensive Setsuna's Yumi)
Setsuna's Yumi (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Bonus Doubler 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Atk/Spd Oath 3 Alternate: Rouse Spd/Def 3 |
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SP | 1710 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
Hinoka's Zero Yen Payroll (Literally Any Other Bow)
Helm Bow+ (+Spd) Alternate: Brave Bow+ |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Life and Death (3 or 4) |
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Ardent Sacrifice Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1185 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
Death by Chocolate (Offensive Nuke)
Candied Dagger (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Spd Smoke 3 Alternate: Odd Atk Wave 3 |
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SP | 1185 | S | Flashing Blade 3 |
The Fang's Swift Justice (Offensive Blade Tome)
Blárblade+ | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Push 4 |
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Reposition Alternate: Ardent Sacrifice |
B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Res 3 |
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Glimmer | C | Res Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 1635 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
You're Already Dead (Player Phase Nuker)
Tharja's Hex (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Atk/Res Oath 3 Alternate: Rouse Atk/Def 3 |
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SP | 1185 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
Time to Take out the Trash (Jakob's Tray Offense)
Jakob's Tray (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Sturdy Impact |
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Reposition Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
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SP | 1185 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Hinoka's Buff (Prf lance build)
Hinoka's Spear (+Spd) Alternate: Hinoka's Spear (+Eff) |
A | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Hit and Run |
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Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Fortify Fliers Alternate: Hone Fliers |
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SP | 1885 | S | Speed +3 |
The Oldest Xbox Known to Talyssian Seas (Standard Offensive)
Devil Axe (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Escape Route 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Even Spd Wave 3 Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3 |
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SP | 960 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Better Cup Size Than Edelgard (Galeforce)
Devil Axe (+Spd) Alternate: Devil Axe |
A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Wings of Mercy 3 |
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Galeforce | C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
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SP | 2235 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
Desperation
Overview
This skill lets a unit perform follow up attacks in immediate succession, giving them an instant double attack as if they had a Brave weapon equipped. Like Brave weapons, Desperation is a powerful ability which can be used to circumvent annoying skills such as Distant Counter and Quick Riposte. There are two requirements for this skill: The user must be under 3/4 HP, and have enough speed to execute a follow-up attack naturally.
Synergy
This skill is only useful on characters with high speed, as single attacks will not trigger this skill’s effects. High speed characters such as Linde, Nino and Setsuna are great candidates for the skill. Wielders of Blade tomes are excellent users, thanks to their high speed after buffs. Having a low max HP makes it easier to reach the activation threshold. Pairing up Desperation with Ardent Sacrifice or Reciprocal Aid can let the skill user reach the threshold without having to take damage themselves. This skill enables glass cannon melee units such as Hana to destroy foes without fear of retaliation. Desperation can be used to circumvent the negative effects from Life and Death, as it prevents the foe from counterattacking. Lastly, any skills that can help your unit score double attacks, such as Darting Blow and Threaten Spd, synergise well with Desperation. Make sure your team’s speed buffer is not the one using Desperation, as they will want the buff themselves.
Weaknesses
Desperation has one main weakness: The health requirement, which can be tricky to activate during a battle. Desperation is good on glass cannons, who in turn can be KO’d easily thanks to their poor defenses. Having a user with Reciprocal Aid allows for another unit on your team (such as a tank) to fight, take damage and transfer that damage to the Desperation user. This also means that the skill is not ready to be used at the beginning of fights. When fighting a unit with this skill, remember that the AI will play around it poorly, often sending the unit to attack without thought for the skill’s activation. Enemies using the skill should be quickly eliminated with a powerful ranged attacker, or lured to a unit with Distant Counter before they reach the HP threshold. And lastly, skills such as Seal Spd and Threaten Spd can prevent them from double attacking entirely. A strong enough unit with Vantage is a good way to avoid the effects of Desperation.