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Distant Def 3

If unit is attacked by foe using bow, daggers, magic, or staff, unit receives Def/Res+6 during combat.

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Skillsets that use skill

Winter Sothis

A Perfectly Balanced Christmas (Defensive)

Recommended

	Snow's Grace	A	Distant Counter
	Pivot	B	Special Fighter 3
	Sirius	C	Armor March 3
SP	1625	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Swift Stance 2

Tanya

Red Alert (Defensive)

	Guard Bow+ (+Res)	A	Distant Def 4
	Reposition	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Luna Alternate: Aether	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Swift Stance 2

Ewan

Protecting Tethys (Serpent Tome)

	Rauðrserpent+	A	Distant Def (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Stance 2
	Reposition	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1245	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3

Tethys

Afternoon of a Faun (Low-Investment)

	The Cleaner+ (+Spd)	A	Spd/Res Bond 3 Alternate: Fury 3
	Dance	B	Wings of Mercy 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow	C	Spur Atk/Res 2 Alternate: Infantry Rush 3
SP	1260	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Spd/Res Bond 3

Tethys

Whims of the Witch (Anti-Mage / Debuff Support)

Recommended

	Temari+ (+Res) Alternate: Barb Shuriken+ (+Res)	A	Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Distant Def (3 or 4)
	Dance	B	Wings of Mercy 3 Alternate: Dull Ranged 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow	C	Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Odd Res Wave 3
SP	1020	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Spd/Res Bond 3

Rhajat

Obsessive Protection (Distant Defense Stacking)

	Gronnserpent+ (+Def) Alternate: Sandwiches!+ (+Def)	A	Distant Def (3 or 4)
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Moonbow	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1245	S	Distant Def 3

Legendary Leif

Protector of the People (Defensive)

	Guard Bow+ (+Def) Alternate: Guard Bow+ (+Res)	A	Distant Def (3 or 4) Alternate: Fierce Stance 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg	C	Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3
SP	1245	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3

Conrad

Le Party Phantom (Distant Counter Defensive)

Recommended

	Casa Blanca+ (+Res) Alternate: Barrier Lance+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Def Smoke 3
SP	1595	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Bond 3

Brave Lyn

Pierce the Sky (Aether Raids)

	Mulagir (+Eff)	A	Close Counter
	Reposition	B	Vantage 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3
	Sol Alternate: Noontime	C	Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3
SP	1635	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Darting Stance 3

Soiree Rinea

The Lovers Upright (Anti-Ranged Tank)

	Blárserpent+ (+Res) Alternate: Blárserpent+ (+Spd)	A	Distant Def (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3
	Dance	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3
SP	1020	S	Distant Def 3

Death Knight

Do Fear The Reaper (General Tank)

Recommended

	Scythe of Sariel	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Steady Stance (3 or 4)
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Sol	C	Close Guard 3
SP	2095	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Edelgard

Adrestian Bulwark (Enemy Phase)

	Victorious Axe	A	Distant Counter
	Smite	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Vantage 3
	Aether Alternate: Noontime	C	Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3
SP	2145	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Close Def 3

Bridal Louise

La Vie en Rose (Anti-Mage)

	Guard Bow+ (+Spd) Alternate: Guard Bow+ (+Res)	A	Distant Def (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1245	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Picnic Leo

Red Fruit of Nohr (Raven)

	Gronnraven+	A	Steady Stance 4 Alternate: Triangle Adept 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Axebreaker 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	2145	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Picnic Leo

One Burger With EXTRA TOMATOES Please! (Ranged Tank)

Recommended

	Gronnserpent+ (+Def) Alternate: Gronnowl+ (+Def)	A	Distant Def 4 Alternate: Distant Def 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1575	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Idunn

Torn Soul (Enemy Phase Focus)

	Demonic Breath	A	Distant Counter
	Swap Alternate: Pivot	B	Vengeful Fighter 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Aether	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Res Smoke 3
SP	1475	S	Distant Def 3

Lugh

Protective Brother (Enemy Phase Anti-Mage)

	Gronnserpent+ (+Spd) Alternate: Gronnowl+ (+Spd)	A	Mirror Stance 2 Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3
	Reposition	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3
SP	1605	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3

New Year Hríd

Frosty Ike (Distant Counter)

	Barrier Blade+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Blue Flame Alternate: Aether	C	Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Fliers
SP	2145	S	Distant Def 3

Helbindi

Honor of Menja (Mixed Tank)

Recommended

	Býleistr	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Sol	C	Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3
SP	1575	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Nina

Admiring from Afar (Anti-Mage)

Recommended

	Slaying Bow+ (+Spd) Alternate: Guard Bow+ (+Res)	A	Atk/Res Solo 3 Alternate: Fury 3
	Draw Back	B	Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Spd/Res Link 3
	Iceberg	C	Atk Ploy 3
SP	1380	S	Distant Def 3

Brave Hector

Just Use Hector

Recommended

	Maltet	A	Ostian Counter
	Rally Def/Res Alternate: Reposition	B	Bold Fighter 3
	Ignis	C	Ward Armor Alternate: Even Res Wave 3
SP	1190	S	Distant Def 3

Libra

Bolt Axe (DC Build)

	Wo Gùn+ (+Spd)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Luna	C	Def Ploy 3
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3

Legendary Hector

Omnibreaker mk II (Vengeful Fighter / Budget)

Recommended

	Thunder Armads	A	Distant Counter
	Pivot Alternate: Swap	B	Vengeful Fighter 3
	Aether Alternate: Bonfire	C	Ostia's Pulse
SP	1815	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Bond 3

Canas

The Owl And The Snake (Magic Tank)

Recommended

	Rauðrowl+ (+Res)	A	Atk/Res Bond 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3
	Reciprocal Aid Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Atk Ploy 3 Alternate: Spd Ploy 3
SP	1380	S	Distant Def 3

Bridal Ninian

Set's Litany (Enemy Phase Tank)

	Blárserpent+ (+Spd)	A	Distant Def 3
	Dance	B	B Tomebreaker 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg	C	Res Ploy 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3
SP	1320	S	Distant Def 3

Julius

The Dark Dragon Descends (Ranged Counter)

Recommended

	Loptous	A	Distant Def 3
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Iceberg	C	Atk Ploy 3
SP	1885	S	Distant Def 3

Legendary Lyn

You're my Winderwall (Defensive Anti-Range)

	Swift Mulagir	A	Laws of Sacae Alternate: Distant Def (3 or 4)
	Swap Alternate: Reposition	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Luna	C	Atk Ploy 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3
SP	1545	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3

Kaze

Ladies’ Ninja (Anti-Mage)

Recommended

	Kitty Paddle+ Alternate: Barb Shuriken+ (+Spd)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3
	Draw Back	B	Cancel Affinity 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3
SP	1715	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3

Legendary Robin (F)

Shield of Dark Skies (Flier Team Anti-Ranged)

Recommended

	Expiration	A	Dragonskin
	Reposition Alternate: Draw Back	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Moonbow Alternate: Bonfire	C	Res Smoke 3
SP	1425	S	Distant Def 3

Gerome

Under The Hood (Anti Cavalry)

	Poleaxe+ (+Eff)	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire	C	Threaten Def 3
SP	1635	S	Distant Def 3

Legendary Ephraim

Defying the Odds (Distant Counter)

	Berkut’s Lance+ (+Res) Alternate: Flame Siegmund	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Solar Brace
	Moonbow	C	Fortify Cavalry Alternate: Fortify Def 3
SP	1635	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Fallen Robin (M)

Vengeful Dragon (Defensive Tank)

	Expiration	A	Atk/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Fury 3
	Swap	B	Vengeful Fighter 3
	Aether Alternate: Ignis	C	Ward Dragons
SP	1895	S	Distant Def 3

Fallen Hardin

An Exceptional Judge of Character (Pure Enemy-Phase)

	Gradivus	A	Warding Breath Alternate: Brazen Def/Res 3
	Swap Alternate: Pivot	B	Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Aether Alternate: Ignis	C	Def Ploy 3
SP	2055	S	Distant Def 3

Eliwood (LA)

Bleeding Heart (Defensive Tank)

	Slaying Lance+ (+Def) Alternate: Berkut’s Lance+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter
	Swap	B	Wrath 3
	Glimmer	C	Panic Ploy 3
SP	1575	S	Distant Def 3

Roy (LA)

Gifted Guardian (Defensive Enemy Phase)

Recommended

	Guard Bow+ (+Res)	A	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg	C	Def Ploy 3
SP	1605	S	Distant Def 3

Lilina (LA)

Love Is In The Air (TA Raven Build)

	Gronnraven+	A	Triangle Adept 3
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Bowbreaker 3
	Dragon Fang Alternate: Astra	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Tactic 3
SP	1935	S	Distant Def 3

Oliver

Pinnacle of Perfection (Ranged Wall)

Recommended

	Blárserpent+ (+Def) Alternate: Blárraven+	A	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Iceberg	C	Atk Ploy 3
SP	1485	S	Distant Def 3

Oliver

Bodacious Bishop (Magical Wall)

	Blárserpent+ (+Res) Alternate: Shine+ (+Res)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Resistance +3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Iceberg	C	Atk Ploy 3
SP	1305	S	Distant Def 3

Micaiah

Radiant Bulwark (Enemy Phase Defense)

	Thani	A	Distant Def 3
	Sacrifice Alternate: Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg	C	Res Ploy 3 Alternate: Drive Atk 2
SP	1660	S	Distant Def 3

New Year Takumi

Magical Festivities (Enemy Phase Mage Killer)

	Kitty Paddle+ Alternate: Kagami Mochi+ (+Spd)	A	Atk/Res Bond 3
	Reposition	B	Guard 3
	Glimmer Alternate: Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3
SP	1425	S	Distant Def 3

Winter Tharja

Festivus Corvus (Raven Tome)

	Rauðrraven+	A	Atk/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Close Counter
	Swap Alternate: Pivot	B	Vengeful Fighter 3
	Ignis Alternate: Glacies	C	Res Ploy 3
SP	1935	S	Distant Def 3

Winter Chrom

Our Gifts Give Me Strength! (Wary Fighter, Budget friendly)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Atk) Alternate: Sack o' Gifts+ (+Atk)	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3
	Pivot	B	Wary Fighter 3
	Glimmer Alternate: Bonfire	C	Panic Ploy 3 Alternate: Threaten Def 3
SP	1350	S	Distant Def 3

Rhajat

Vendetta Against Horses (Anti-Cavalry)

	Keen Gronnwolf+ (+Eff)	A	Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Fierce Stance 3
	Reposition Alternate: Rally Atk/Def	B	Vantage 3 Alternate: Desperation 3
	Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow	C	Drive Spd 2 Alternate: Savage Blow 3
SP	1185	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3

Surtr

Flying too close to the sun (Enemy Phase Focus)

Recommended

	Sinmara	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Steady Stance 4
	Swap Alternate: Pivot	B	Wary Fighter 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Aether	C	Surtr's Menace
SP	1415	S	Distant Def 3

Fjorm

Mixed Tank

Recommended

	Leiptr	A	Steady Breath
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Glacies Alternate: Iceberg	C	Drive Atk 2
SP	1485	S	Distant Def 3

Joshua

Jehannan Tempest (Distant Counter)

Recommended

	Audhulma	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow	C	Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Spd Ploy 3
SP	2095	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3

Dorcas

Blazing Resistor (Mixed Tank)

	Stout Tomahawk	A	Warding Breath Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Aether Alternate: Glimmer	C	Infantry Pulse 3
SP	1815	S	Distant Def 3

Halloween Henry

Fiendish Crow (Specialized Raven)

	Gronnraven+	A	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Triangle Adept 3
	Swap	B	Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: G Tomebreaker 3
	Iceberg	C	Armor March 3
SP	1935	S	Distant Def 3

Halloween Sakura

Neko Overlord (Enemy Phase Mage Killer)

Recommended

	Kitty Paddle+	A	Atk/Res Bond 3 Alternate: Warding Stance 3
	Reposition	B	Guard 3
	Glimmer	C	Def Ploy 3
SP	1545	S	Distant Def 3

Performing Shigure

A Midsummer Night’s Counter (Type Check/Support)

Recommended

	Blárraven+	A	Triangle Adept 3
	Sing	B	Bowbreaker 3
	Moonbow	C	Drive Spd 2
SP	1710	S	Distant Def 3

Innes

No Ordinary Archer (Anti-Mage)

Recommended

	Nidhogg (+Eff)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Bond 3
	Draw Back	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Cancel Affinity 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Spd Ploy 3
SP	1445	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Speed +3

Summer Leo

Tomato Surprise! (Generalist Magic Tank)

Recommended

	Rauðrowl+ (+Res) Alternate: Tomato Tome+ (+Res)	A	Atk/Res Bond 3
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Iceberg	C	Atk Ploy 3
SP	1385	S	Distant Def 3

Summer Leo

Mom’s Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce (Budget Build)

	Tomato Tome+ (+Res)	A	Fury 3
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 2 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Iceberg	C	Atk Ploy 3
SP	1145	S	Distant Def 3

Berkut

Prince of Scorn (Range Enemy Phase)

Recommended

	Berkut’s Lance+ (+Res) Alternate: Berkut's Lance+	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Water Boost 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Even Def Wave 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3

Summer Gaius

Tropical Shield (Anti-Mage)

Recommended

	Slaying Bow+ (+Spd)	A	Atk/Res Solo 3 Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Cancel Affinity 3
	Iceberg	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1605	S	Distant Def 3

Masked Marth

Awakened Blade (Generalist Masked Marth)

Recommended

	Falchion (Awakening) (Refined)	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Fury 3
	Reciprocal Aid Alternate: Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Aether	C	Drive Spd 2 Alternate: Hone Spd 3
SP	2545	S	Distant Def 3

Camus

Is This Guy Sirius? (Ranged Defensive)

Recommended

	Gradivus	A	Distant Def 4 Alternate: Warding Stance 4
	Reposition	B	Mystic Boost 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3
	Bonfire	C	Atk Smoke 3
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3

Lloyd

Protective Onii-chan (Range Enemy Phase)

Recommended

	Regal Blade (+Eff)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Vantage 3
	Glimmer Alternate: Iceberg	C	Spd Ploy 3 Alternate: Threaten Atk 3
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3

Titania

Crimson Commander (Anti-Mage)

Recommended

	Slaying Axe+ (+Res) Alternate: Draconic Poleax (+Res)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: G Tomebreaker 3
	Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow	C	Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3

Soren

Social Savant (Defensive Utility)

Recommended

	Wind's Brand (+Eff)	A	Atk/Spd Bond 3 Alternate: Fury 3
	Swap	B	Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Vantage 3
	Moonbow	C	Res Ploy 3
SP	1605	S	Distant Def 3

Clair

Noble Slayer (Slaying Lance)

	Slaying Lance+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition	B	Chill Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Iceberg	C	Spd Ploy 3 Alternate: Goad Fliers
SP	1575	S	Distant Def 3

Faye

You Give Love a Bad Name (Ranged Tank)

Recommended

	Bow of Devotion (+Eff)	A	Distant Def (3 or 4)
	Draw Back	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Panic Ploy 3
SP	1645	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3

Spring Camilla

Anti-Meta (TA/Raven)

	Gronnraven+	A	Triangle Adept 3
	Reposition	B	Vantage 3
	Moonbow	C	Goad Fliers
SP	1875	S	Distant Def 3

Lucius

The Frail and Sickly Monk (Enemy Phase Tank)

	Wrathful Fear+ Alternate: Wrathful Slow+	A	Atk/Res Bond 3 Alternate: Brazen Def/Res 3
	Recover+ Alternate: Physic+	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Miracle	C	Res Ploy 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3
SP	1730	S	Distant Def 3

Rebecca

Humpday Hunting (Defensive)

	Rebecca's Bow (+Eff)	A	Distant Def 4 Alternate: Mirror Stance 3
	Reposition	B	Null C-Disrupt 3
	Luna Alternate: Aether	C	Even Atk Wave 3
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Swift Stance 2

Eirika

To Protect Her Kingdom (Tank Support)

	Sieglinde (+Eff)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition Alternate: Rally Def/Res	B	Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Renewal 3
	Moonbow Alternate: Luna	C	Joint Hone Spd Alternate: Hone Spd 3
SP	2185	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3

Zephiel

Wall of Bern (Enemy Phase Tank)

	Eckesachs (+Eff)	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Earth Boost 3
	Pivot	B	Wary Fighter 3
	Ignis	C	Panic Ploy 3
SP	1975	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Close Def 3

Cecilia

Raven (Anti-meta)

	Gronnraven+	A	Triangle Adept 3 Alternate: Triangle Adept 2
	Reposition Alternate: Draw Back	B	Bowbreaker 3
	Luna Alternate: Moonbow	C	Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1785	S	Distant Def 3

Merric

The Dark Side (All-Purpose Generalist)

Recommended

	Dark Excalibur (+Eff)	A	Close Counter Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3
	Reposition	B	Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow	C	Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Threaten Res 3
SP	2095	S	Distant Def 3

Merric

Color Me Raven (Gronnraven)

	Gronnraven+	A	Triangle Adept 3
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Bonfire	C	Threaten Atk 3 Alternate: Spur Res 3
SP	1935	S	Distant Def 3

Caw-tastrophic Sorcerer (Raven)

	Rauðrraven+	A	Triangle Adept 3
	Reposition	B	Bowbreaker 3 Alternate: Axebreaker 3
	Ignis Alternate: Bonfire	C	Hone Spd 3
SP	1325	S	Distant Def 3

Florina

I'll Try My Best! (Anti-Mage)

	Berkut’s Lance+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Iceberg Alternate: Glacies	C	Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Hone Fliers
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3

Peri

Peri's Long-Distance Stabby Delivery Service (Distant Counter Anti-Mage)

	Berkut’s Lance+ (+Res) Alternate: Barrier Lance+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Guard 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Glimmer	C	Atk Ploy 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3
SP	1635	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3

Oboro

A Stitch in Time Slays Rein (Distant Counter Tank)

	Berkut’s Lance+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Iceberg	C	Atk Ploy 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Leo

Leo’s Iceblade (Cavalry Blade tome)

Recommended

	Rauðrblade+	A	Distant Def 3 Alternate: HP +5
	Swap Alternate: Draw Back	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Iceberg Alternate: Glimmer	C	Fortify Cavalry Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1875	S	Distant Def 3

Leo

Bird of the Dark Kingdom (Raven tome)

	Rauðrraven+	A	Triangle Adept 3
	Reposition Alternate: Draw Back	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow	C	Atk Ploy 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1875	S	Distant Def 3

Leo

Sacred Inside-out Collar (Refined Brynhildr)

	Brynhildr (+Eff)	A	Atk/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Attack +3
	Reposition Alternate: Draw Back	B	Quick Riposte 3
	Glacies Alternate: Glimmer	C	Res Ploy 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry
SP	1885	S	Distant Def 3

Chrom

Defender of the Halidom (Distant Counter)

Recommended

	Falchion (Awakening) (Refined)	A	Distant Counter
	Reposition	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3
	Sol Alternate: Blue Flame	C	Panic Ploy 3 Alternate: Spur Def 3
SP	1920	S	Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3

Felicia

Trouble’s A-Brewin' (Anti-Mage)

Recommended

	Felicia's Plate (+Eff)	A	Fury 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3
	Reposition	B	Cancel Affinity 3 Alternate: Desperation 3
	Glacies	C	Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Res Ploy 3
SP	1785	S	Distant Def 3

Effie

Nohr Wall (Defensive Tank)

	Slaying Lance+ (+Def) Alternate: Berkut’s Lance+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter
	Swap	B	Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Wary Fighter 3
	Aether Alternate: Glacies	C	Panic Ploy 3
SP	2145	S	Distant Def 3

Camilla

Anti-Magic (Resistance Tank)

	Slaying Axe+ (+Spd) Alternate: Slaying Axe+ (+Res)	A	Distant Counter Alternate: Fury 3
	Reposition Alternate: Swap	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow	C	Def Ploy 3
SP	1695	S	Distant Def 3

Marth

A Distant Ruler (All Rounder)

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	Falchion (Refined)	A	Distant Counter
	Reciprocal Aid Alternate: Ardent Sacrifice	B	Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2
	Luna Alternate: Moonbow	C	Drive Spd 2 Alternate: Drive Def 2
SP	2095	S	Distant Def 3