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Close Def 3

If unit is attacked by foe using sword, axe, lance, or dragonstone, unit receives Def/Res+6 during combat.

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Inheritable by all units.

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- November 21, 2017 to December 4, 2017
- 40,000 Score
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Skillsets that use skill

Fallen Ashnard

HA! HAAAA! GNNNNAAHHA! (Budget)

	Gurgurant	A	Sturdy Stance 2 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Vantage 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Dragon Fang	C	Even Atk Wave 3
SP	1485	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3

Fallen Ashnard

GGGRAHHHHH HAAA HAAAA (Defensive Melee)

	Gurgurant	A	Sturdy Stance 3 Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Luna	C	Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Even Atk Wave 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Young Minerva

Mininerva (Generalist)

	Dragoon Axe	A	Dragoon Shield Alternate: Distant Foil
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Desperation 3
	Draconic Aura Alternate: Luna	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Atk
SP	1445	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Iote's Shield

Heath

A Little Thing Called Love

	Guard Lance+ (+Res) Alternate: Slaying Lance+ (+Res)	A	Fort. Def/Res 3 Alternate: Steady Posture 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3
	Bonfire	C	Threat. Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3
SP	2060	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Winter Zephiel

Vengeful Spirit of Scornful Past (Vengeful Fighter Tank)

	Guard Sword+ (+Res) Alternate: Barrier Blade+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3
	Swap Alternate: Pivot	B	Vengeful Fighter 3
	Glacies Alternate: Ignis	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Ward Armor
SP	1475	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Def/Res Bond 3

Conrad

Zofian Tuxedo Mask (Melee Tank)

	Vanguard+ (+Def) Alternate: Barrier Lance+ (+Res)	A	Steady Stance 4 Alternate: Warding Stance 4
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3

Bantu

Ban-Ban the Guardian (Defensive Breath Tank)

	Water Breath+ (+Def) Alternate: Lightning Breath+ (+Def)	A	Warding Breath Alternate: Steady Breath
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Ignis Alternate: Aether	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1605	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3

Sirius (Unit)

Camus? You Can’t Be Sirius. (Defensive)

	Sable Lance	A	Steady Stance 4 Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3
	Reposition	B	Lull Atk/Spd 3
	Bonfire	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1455	S	Close Def 3

Soiree Berkut

Danses Gothiques (Mixed Melee Tank)

Recommended

	Berkut’s Lance+ (+Res) Alternate: Slaying Lance+ (+Res)	A	Warding Stance 4 Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3
	Dance	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg	C	Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Infantry Rush 3
SP	1470	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3

Beruka

Close Quarters Combat (Defensive Tank)

	Beruka's Axe (+Eff)	A	Close Def 3 Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Ignis	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1605	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Hríd

Aurora Execution (Defensive Tank)

	Gjöll	A	Steady Stance (3 or 4)
	Reposition	B	Freezing Seal
	Aether Alternate: Bonfire	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1615	S	Close Def 3

Adrift Corrin (M)

Last Stardust (Defensive Nuke)

Recommended

	Draconic Rage	A	Fierce Breath Alternate: Atk/Def Bond 3
	Reposition	B	Wrath 3
	Blue Flame Alternate: Dragon Fang	C	Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Hone Dragons
SP	2055	S	Close Def 3

Legendary Eirika

Moon Moon (Defensive)

	Storm Sieglinde	A	Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Lunar Brace
	Moonbow Alternate: Noontime	C	Odd Def Wave 3 Alternate: Even Spd Wave 3
SP	1205	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Owain

Like the Shadows of Valentia! (Budget)

	Missiletainn(Sword)	A	Atk/Def Bond 3
	Reposition	B	Wrath 3
	Blue Flame	C	Spur Spd/Def 2
SP	1445	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Darting Stance 3

Kliff

Diamond Dust (Generalist)

Recommended

	Sagittae	A	Close Counter Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3
	Reposition	B	Chill Spd 3
	Aether Alternate: Bonfire	C	Res Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3
SP	2025	S	Close Def 3

Legendary Tiki (Young)

Dutiful Dragon (Defensive Wall)

	Divine Mist	A	Warding Breath Alternate: Fierce Breath
	Swap	B	Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Aether Alternate: Moonbow	C	With Everyone!
SP	1995	S	Close Def 3

Laegjarn

We're Burning it Down (Budget Generalist)

	Níu	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3
	Reposition	B	Chill Atk 3 Alternate: Desperation 3
	Bonfire	C	Threaten Spd 3 Alternate: Threaten Def 3
SP	1265	S	Close Def 3

Laegjarn

Hotter Than a Fantasy (Slaying Mixed Phase)

Recommended

	Slaying Edge+ (+Spd) Alternate: Slaying Edge+ (+Def)	A	Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Atk/Def Bond 3
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Atk/Def Link 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Aether	C	Even Spd Wave 3 Alternate: Even Def Wave 3
SP	1505	S	Close Def 3

Laegjarn

She's Walking on Fire (Enemy Phase Tank)

	Safeguard+ (+Def) Alternate: Safeguard+ (+Spd)	A	Sturdy Stance 2 Alternate: Close Def 3
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Guard 3 Alternate: Chill Atk 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Ignis	C	Even Def Wave 3 Alternate: Goad Fliers
SP	1445	S	Close Def 3

Silas

The Fierce Defender

Recommended

	Slaying Lance+ (+Def) Alternate: Tannenboom!+ (+Def)	A	Atk/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Close Def 3
	Swap Alternate: Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Chill Atk 3
	Ignis Alternate: Bonfire	C	Even Def Wave 3
SP	1605	S	Close Def 3

Silas

Armor? I’d Rather Not

	Slaying Spear+ (+Def)	A	Steady Stance 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Bond 3
	Swap Alternate: Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Lancebreaker 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Aether	C	Even Def Wave 3
SP	1325	S	Close Def 3

Quan

Thracian Pin Cushion (Defensive)

Recommended

	Gáe Bolg	A	Sturdy Stance 2 Alternate: Steady Posture 2
	Reposition Alternate: Rally Spd/Def+	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Draconic Aura	C	Drive Atk 2 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1605	S	Close Def 3

Legendary Marth

Indestructible (Defensive Duelist)

	Exalted Falchion	A	Spd/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3
	Reposition	B	Guard 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Fire Emblem	C	Even Spd Wave 3 Alternate: Odd Def Wave 3
SP	1745	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Attack/Def +2

Brave Ephraim

Until It Sleeps (Enemy Phase)

	Garm	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Close Def 3
	Pivot Alternate: Swap	B	Special Fighter 3
	Aether Alternate: Ignis	C	Armor March 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3
SP	1905	S	Close Def 3

Hoshidan Summer Xander

I Shall Dance! (Defensive Support)

Recommended

	Barb Shuriken+ (+Def) Alternate: Dusk Uchiwa+ (+Def)	A	Close Counter
	Dance	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Ignis Alternate: Bonfire	C	Odd Def Wave 3
SP	1080	S	Close Def 3

Hoshidan Summer Xander

Crown Prince of Dance (Support)

	Smoke Dagger+ (+Def) Alternate: Dusk Uchiwa+ (+Def)	A	Close Counter
	Dance	B	Wings of Mercy 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow	C	Odd Def Wave 3
SP	1200	S	Close Def 3

Walhart

Walhart Says, Eat Your Vegetables! (Defensive)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def) Alternate: Faithful Axe+ (+Def)	A	Steady Stance 4
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Ignis	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3

Sumia

Dogwood (Enemy Phase)

	Reprisal Lance+ (+Def) Alternate: Tannenboom!+ (+Def)	A	Close Def 3 Alternate: Steady Stance 4
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Threaten Atk 3
SP	1485	S	Close Def 3

Libra

Metal Monk (Enemy Phase)

Recommended

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def) Alternate: Wo Gùn+ (+Def)	A	Steady Breath
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow	C	Def Ploy 3
SP	1485	S	Close Def 3

Libra

Prepromote Blues (Budget Mixed Phase Build)

	Wo Gùn+ (+Spd)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Fortress Def 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Lancebreaker 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Luna	C	Hone Spd 3 Alternate: Fortify Def 3
SP	1485	S	Close Def 3

Summer Innes

Beach Dandy (Mixed Phase)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def) Alternate: Beach Banner+ (+Def)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Sturdy Blow 2
	Reposition	B	Axebreaker 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Bonfire	C	Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Fortify Fliers
SP	1485	S	Close Def 3

Julius

So Wrong Yet So Right (Generalist)

	Loptous	A	Close Counter
	Reciprocal Aid	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Vantage 3
	Iceberg	C	Atk Ploy 3
SP	1875	S	Close Def 3

Kana (M)

I’ll Protect You, Mama! (Enemy Phase)

Recommended

	Lightning Breath+ (+Def)	A	Steady Breath
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Aether Alternate: Bonfire	C	Fortify Dragons Alternate: Odd Def Wave 3
SP	1895	S	Close Def 3

Gerome

The Killing Joke (Slaying Axe)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def)	A	Sturdy Stance 2
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Ignis	C	Threaten Def 3
SP	1545	S	Close Def 3

Finn

Soldier 776 (Slaying Lance)

	Slaying Lance+ (+Spd)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Attack Def +2
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Bonfire	C	Threaten Def 3
SP	1385	S	Close Def 3

Lyon

Shadow Hoot (Owl CC)

	Rauðrowl+ (+Def) Alternate: Naglfar	A	Close Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3

Zelgius

Begnion's Untouchable General (Enemy Phase Focus)

	Alondite	A	Atk/Spd Bond 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3
	Swap	B	Vengeful Fighter 3
	Black Luna	C	Panic Ploy 3
SP	1370	S	Close Def 3

New Year Corrin (M)

Hoshidan Hospitality (Defensive Bruiser)

Recommended

	Slaying Bow+ (+Def) Alternate: Hama Ya+ (+Def)	A	Close Counter Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Ignis	C	Threaten Def 3
SP	1635	S	Close Def 3

New Year Camilla

Sorry for Partying (Enemy Phase)

	Slaying Edge+ (+Def)	A	Sturdy Stance 2
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire	C	Goad Fliers
SP	1545	S	Close Def 3

Winter Tharja

The Unmovable Sovereign (Enemy Phase + Budget)

	Rauðrowl+ (+Def) Alternate: Candelabra+ (+Def)	A	Close Counter
	Swap Alternate: Pivot	B	Vengeful Fighter 3
	Ignis Alternate: Glacies	C	Res Ploy 3
SP	1425	S	Close Def 3

Fjorm

Budget Mixed Tank

	Leiptr	A	Fury 3
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Shield Pulse 3
	Ice Mirror	C	Drive Atk 2
SP	1505	S	Close Def 3

Joshua

Of Ice and Fire (Defensive)

	Slaying Edge+ (+Spd) Alternate: Audhulma	A	Steady Breath Alternate: Close Def 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Blue Flame Alternate: Aether	C	Even Def Wave 3 Alternate: Drive Def 2
SP	1980	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Halloween Jakob

The WALL (Defensive Tank)

	Guard Bow+ (+Def) Alternate: Monstrous Bow+ (+Def)	A	Close Counter Alternate: Svalinn Shield
	Swap	B	Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Wary Fighter 3
	Ignis	C	Atk Ploy 3
SP	1595	S	Close Def 3

Arden

Strong and Tough (Defensive Tank)

	Wo Dao+ (+Def) Alternate: Slaying Edge+ (+Def)	A	Sturdy Stance 2 Alternate: Steady Breath
	Swap	B	Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Ignis Alternate: Bonfire	C	Panic Ploy 3 Alternate: Drive Def 2
SP	1605	S	Close Def 3

Black Knight

Immovable General (Defensive Enemy Phase)

	Alondite	A	Steady Stance 3 Alternate: Close Def 3
	Swap Alternate: Pivot	B	Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Black Luna	C	Armor March 3 Alternate: Ward Armor
SP	2395	S	Close Def 3

Nephenee

Quiet Breathing (Defensive Nuke)

Recommended

	Dauntless Lance (+Atk) Alternate: Dauntless Lance (+Eff)	A	Steady Breath
	Reposition	B	Wrath 3
	Bonfire	C	Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Threaten Def 3
SP	1485	S	Close Def 3

Tana

Ironclad Maiden (Enemy Phase)

	Vidofnir (+Def) Alternate: Vidofnir (+Eff)	A	Close Def 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow	C	Threaten Atk 3
SP	2145	S	Close Def 3

Summer Xander

The Ironwilled Spandex (Defensive Tank)

Recommended

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def)	A	Steady Breath Alternate: Steady Stance 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Aether Alternate: Sol	C	Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Panic Ploy 3
SP	1935	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Defense +3

Berkut

Rigelian General (Melee Enemy Phase)

	Slaying Lance+ (+Def) Alternate: Berkut’s Lance+ (+Def)	A	Close Def 3 Alternate: Water Boost 3
	Reposition	B	Guard 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Bonfire Alternate: Ignis	C	Even Def Wave 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1545	S	Close Def 3

Summer Robin (F)

Brawl at the Beach (Melee Generalist)

Recommended

	Slaying Lance+ (+Spd) Alternate: Harmonic Lance+ (+Spd)	A	Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Wrath 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow	C	Drive Spd 2
SP	1320	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Speed +3

Bridal Lyn

Independent Waifu (Dueler)

	Wrathful Absorb+ Alternate: Wrathful Pain+	A	Close Counter Alternate: Attack +3
	Martyr+ Alternate: Rehabilitate+	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Vantage 3
	Miracle	C	Threaten Res 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3
SP	1860	S	Close Def 3

Bridal Charlotte

Bridezilla (Melee Specialist)

Recommended

	Slaying Lance+ (+Spd) Alternate: Slaying Spear+ (+Eff)	A	Steady Breath Alternate: Steady Stance 4
	Reposition Alternate: Smite	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Lancebreaker 3
	Aether Alternate: Luna	C	Panic Ploy 3 Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3
SP	2055	S	Close Def 3

Faye

Livin' on a Prayer (Close Counter)

	Bow of Devotion (+Eff)	A	Close Counter
	Draw Back	B	Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Panic Ploy 3
SP	2095	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3

Spring Chrom

Resilient Rabbit (Defensive)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def)	A	Steady Breath Alternate: Warding Breath
	Reposition Alternate: Rally Def/Res	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Aether	C	Res Tactic 3 Alternate: Spur Def/Res 2
SP	2055	S	Close Def 3

Spring Xander

This Vest Is Bulletproof! (Physical Tank)

Recommended

	Carrot Lance+ (+Def)	A	Close Def 3 Alternate: Earth Boost 3
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Ignis	C	Threaten Def 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1545	S	Close Def 3

Ninian

Frozen Fractal (Type Check / Budget)

	Lightning Breath+ (+Spd) Alternate: Light Breath+ (+Spd)	A	Triangle Adept 3
	Dance	B	Swordbreaker 3 Alternate: Escape Route 3
	Luna Alternate: Moonbow	C	Hone Atk 3 Alternate: Fortify Dragons
SP	1200	S	Close Def 3

Eldigan

Pride of the Cross Knights (Defensive Bruiser)

	Dark Mystletainn Alternate: Mystletainn (+Eff)	A	Atk/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Sturdy Stance 2
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Aether Alternate: Ignis	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	2055	S	Close Def 3

Lachesis

Master Knight (Dueler)

	Wrathful Absorb+	A	Close Counter
	Martyr+ Alternate: Physic+	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Miracle	C	Odd Atk Wave 3
SP	1920	S	Close Def 3

Ephraim

Enemy Phase

	Siegmund (+Def) Alternate: Siegmund (+Res)	A	Steady Breath Alternate: Distant Counter
	Reposition Alternate: Rally Defense	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Bowbreaker 3
	Aether Alternate: Glimmer	C	Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Hone Spd 3
SP	2455	S	Close Def 3

Michalis

The Panzer Tank

	Hauteclere (+Def)	A	Close Def 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Ignis	C	Threaten Def 3
SP	1845	S	Close Def 3

Est

Anti-Armor

	Whitewing Spear (+Eff) Alternate: Whitewing Spear (+Spd)	A	Death Blow 4 Alternate: Atk/Def Bond 3
	Reposition	B	Chill Def 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Link 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg	C	Guidance 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3

Narcian

Unparalleled Glory (Melee Tank)

	Runeaxe (+Eff)	A	Sturdy Stance 3 Alternate: Steady Stance 4
	Reposition Alternate: Rally Up Atk+	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Luna	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Panic Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Def Feint 3

Merric

Feather Plucker (Anti-Flier)

Recommended

	Excalibur (+Eff)	A	Close Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: G Tomebreaker 3
	Moonbow	C	Odd Def Wave 3 Alternate: Threaten Res 3
SP	1620	S	Close Def 3

Henry

Bird Is The Word(Defensive)

Recommended

	Corvus Tome (+Eff)	A	Close Counter Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3
	Ignis Alternate: Bonfire	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	2295	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Shanna

This Ain't My Style, Chief! (Defensive)

	Shanna's Lance (+Eff)	A	Atk/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Steady Stance 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Blue Flame Alternate: Moonbow	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Goad Fliers
SP	2455	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Darting Stance 3

Subaki

Flawless Victory (Defensive)

Recommended

	Golden Naginata (+Eff)	A	Steady Stance 4
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Ignis	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	2220	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Iote's Shield

Hana

Now, it's my turn! (Defensive)

	Slaying Edge+ (+Spd) Alternate: Hana's Katana (+Atk)	A	Steady Breath Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Guard 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Aether Alternate: Draconic Aura	C	Threaten Def 3
SP	1935	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Speed +3

Foxy Grandpa (Defensive)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def) Alternate: Hack-o'-Lantern+ (+Def)	A	Steady Stance 4 Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Aether	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3

Chrom

Great Wall of Ylisse (Defensive)

Recommended

	Falchion (Awakening) (Refined)	A	Steady Breath Alternate: Steady Stance 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Aether Alternate: Sol	C	Panic Ploy 3 Alternate: Even Def Wave 3
SP	2455	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Cherche

Hammer Time (Anti Armor)

	Slaying Hammer+ (+Spd)	A	Death Blow 4 Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Vantage 3
	Aether Alternate: Bonfire	C	Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Even Spd Wave 3
SP	2145	S	Close Def 3

Catria

Flier Support (Mixed Emblem)

	Whitewing Lance (+Spd)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3
	Luna Alternate: Bonfire	C	Guidance 3 Alternate: Atk Tactic 3
SP	2145	S	Close Def 3

Minerva

The Deathless Dragoon (Noontime Sustain Build)

	Hauteclere (+Eff)	A	Steady Posture 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4)
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Noontime	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2

Ogma

Spiral Soldier (Anti-Armor)

	Armorsmasher+ (+Spd) Alternate: Armorsmasher+ (+Def)	A	Fury (3 or 4)
	Rally Def/Res+ Alternate: Reciprocal Aid	B	Special Spiral 3
	Glimmer Alternate: Noontime	C	Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Drive Atk 2
SP	1620	S	Close Def 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3

Jagen

Archanea’s Hard Carry (Defensive)

Recommended

	Veteran Lance (+Eff)	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Ward
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Pulse Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Close Def 3

Draug

Draug is “Guard” Backwards (Defensive Tank)

	Wo Dao+ (+Def) Alternate: Slaying Edge+ (+Def)	A	Steady Breath
	Swap	B	Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Ignis Alternate: Bonfire	C	Ward Armor
SP	1445	S	Close Def 3

Camilla

Wall of Nohr (Mixed Tank)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Def)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Fury 2
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Glacies Alternate: Ignis	C	Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Goad Fliers
SP	1545	S	Close Def 3

Owl’s well that ends well (Tanky Owl Tome)

	Blárowl+ (+Atk)	A	Close Counter
	Rally Atk/Spd	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire	C	Spur Atk Spd 2
SP	1700	S	Close Def 3

Marth

* HEAVY BREATHING * (Melee Specialist)

	Falchion (Refined)	A	Steady Breath
	Reciprocal Aid Alternate: Ardent Sacrifice	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Swordbreaker 3
	Aether Alternate: Luna	C	Drive Spd 2 Alternate: Drive Def 2
SP	2455	S	Close Def 3