How to Recruit Lorenz: Expedition Answers and Best Class

Lorenz is a character in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (FEW3H). Read on to learn how to recruit Lorenz, the answers for expeditions with Lorenz, the best class for Lorenz, their unique abilities, and their strongest combos!

Lorenz Best Class and Gifts

Lorenz Overview

Lorenz		Starting Class	Soldier
		Starting Weapon	Lance
Playable Character?	Yes	Crests	Minor Crest of Gloucester
Affiliation	Leicester Alliance

Lorenz Best Class

How to Change Classes

Lorenz Innate Abilities

Lorenz has to master the Mortal Savant class to get the Proficient Witstrike innate ability.

Innate Abilities are secret abilities not listed among the acquired abilities, and can only be attained by branching out of a unit's recommended class.

How to Get Innate Abilities for Each Character

Lorenz Likes and Dislikes

Best Gifts for Lorenz

Best Gifts to Give Each Character

How to Recruit Lorenz

Scarlet Blaze	Azure Gleam	Golden Wildfire
Chapter 06: Bridge of Betrayal	Chapter 09: Reunion at the Fortress City	Chapter 03: The Battle for the Locket

Recruit by using the Persuade Lorenz Strategy

When this character is faced as an enemy during the main quest of the chapters listed above, you may use the Persuade Strategy to recruit this unit after defeating them in battle. Persuade Lorenz costs 10 Strategy Points to use.

Recruitment Guide: How to Recruit Units

Expedition Answers with Lorenz

Lorenz' Expedition Answers Guide

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Question / Prompt	Best Response
Prompt: A person cannot grow stronger if they lack ambition. Do you have any aspirations?	Keep them to yourself.
Prompt: I always strive to live up to my noble status. Have I succeeded in your eyes?	Say he seems like a true noble.
Prompt: An insurmountable wall exists between commoners and nobles, but there is only a fine line between a duke and a count.	Argue against that view.
Prompt: My father has an unsavory reputation amongst other nobles, but he is well loved by the commonfolk.	Say he's a wise ruler
Prompt: Gloucester has many beautiful sights as well. I would love for you to see it someday.	Say you're looking forward to it.
Prompt: I wish I could always be my ideal self, but reality makes that quite difficult. What say you?	Encourage him to try and attain it.
Prompt: Even the highest quality tea leaves will taste horrible if not brewed properly. Do you not agree?	Ask if the teaware is also important.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: I used to allow myself to get bogged down with trivialities, but I have learned to see the forest for the trees.	Let that sink in for a moment.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: Lately I have had fewer opportunities to make new acquaintances. I am anxious as to whether I shall ever find a suitable spouse.	Offer encouragement.
Question: Ask about dreams of the future. Prompt: I want to work for the sake of Leicester and all of Fodlan, and to be remembered in the annals of history.	Express admiration.
Question: Ask about memories of the past. Prompt: I briefly attended the school of sorcery in Fhirdiad some time ago, but had to withdraw due to certain circumstances.	Say you’re sad to hear that.
Question: Ask about preferred fighting style. Prompt: Fighting styles requiring brute strength do not suit me. I would much prefer to use magic to attain a swift victory.	Say you get it.
Question: Ask about their dislikes. Prompt: While there are not many things I dislike, I cannot say I am fond of insects. I detest their squirmy legs.	Act dependable.
Question: Ask about their family. Prompt: I am proud of my father and aspire to be like him, but that does not means I will tread the same path.	Be impressed.
Question: Ask about their friends. Prompt: I expect my friends to act with decorum at all times. Just because we are close does not mean one should overstep their bounds.	Commend that.
Question: Ask about their likes. Prompt: I adore anything that has beauty. In terms of flowers, I am particularly fond of red roses.	Commend that.
Question: Ask about their worries. Prompt: My ideals are rather lofty, so trying to reach them feels like a constant struggle up a steep path. But such is my life.	Offer encouragement.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: Though we occupy different social positions, I believe we are also friends capable of supporting one another.	Reach out and commiserate.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: I have come to appreciate the full extent of your abilities. However, I ask that you refrain from undertaking those duties belonging to the nobility.	Acquiesce.

Expeditions Guide: All Expedition Answers

How to Use Lorenz

Tips on Using Lorenz

Pros	Lorenz is quick and can guard another unit well when needed.
Cons	Not as powerful offensively as others.

Lorenz Combos and Unique Abilities

Lorenz Unique Abilities

Ability Name	Type	Description
Rondo of Roses	Action	Attacking fills the Unique Ability Gauge, while nullifying an enemy attack decreases it. When the gauge is full, press ZR to draw in foes a short distance away.
Distinguished House	Support	When a battalion is deployed: slightly increases the Awakening Gauge fill rate.
Noble Duty	Tactical	When ordered to guard: increases damage dealt to enemies by 30%.

Dark Knight Class Action

	Release a powerful dark magic attack that deals damage to the immediate surrounding area.

Hold X to charge the Class Gauge and release to unleash a powerful area attack. Can move while charging.

Dark Knight Combo List

	Swing the lance and slam it on the ground to throw enemies into the air.
	Two regular lance attacks followed by a lance thrust with a lightning effect.
	A series of lance attacks and a summoned tornado that lifts enemies into the air.
	Attack with a spinning, fiery lance that blasts enemies from all directions, after some consecutive regular attacks.
	Slash at enemies with your lance with the help of dark magic, and finish with two waves of ice attacks.
	Unleash a series of regular lance attacks and charge forward with multiple, powerful lance thrusts.
Spam	Shoot a magic arrow that pushes enemies aside after performing multiple regular attacks.

Dismounted Dark Knight Combo List

	Unleash a flurry of stabs that knocks affected enemies back.
	Swipe at enemies then quickly rush forward to stab and launch them up in the air.
	Jump and slam the ground after swiping at enemies thrice.
	After two swipes, briefly stab at enemies before jumping and releasing a powerful ground slam that clears the area.
	Spin your weapon around to gather your enemies before knocking them away with a piercing attack.
	Perform a double spin attack before a slam attack that knocks enemies away.
	Slam your weapon to the ground, then spin your weapon around before knocking your enemies away.
Spam	Knock your enemies away after performing a series of a regular attacks.

When dismounted, a Dark Knight's combos are similar to a Soldier's. You can dismount and mount your horse by pressing + on your Switch.

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