How to Recruit Ignatz: Expedition Answers and Best Class

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

Ignatz Best Class and Gifts

Ignatz Overview

Ignatz		Starting Class	Fighter (Bow)
		Starting Weapon	Axe, Bow, Gauntlet
Playable Character?	Yes	Crests	No known crests.
Affiliation	Leicester Alliance

Ignatz Best Class

How to Change Classes

Ignatz Innate Abilities

Ignatz has to master the Dark Bishop class to get the Nullify Magic 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

Ignatz Likes and Dislikes

Best Gifts for Ignatz

Best Gifts to Give Each Character

How to Recruit Ignatz

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 Ignatz 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 Ignatz costs 10 Strategy Points to use.

Recruitment Guide: How to Recruit Units

Expedition Answers with Ignatz

Ignatz' Expedition Answers Guide

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Question / Prompt	Best Response
Prompt: The world stretches far beyond Fodlan's borders. Wouldn't you like to see it all someday?	Ask where he'd like to go.
Prompt: I'm not jealous of nobles or people with Crests. They have their own share of troubles.	Say that's something only they know.
Prompt: Apparently my ancestors lived in Leicester before the Alliance was even formed.	Ask about Ignatz's ancestors.
Prompt: I'm worried about historical ruins getting destroyed in the war. There's no way to get them back once they're gone.	Vow to protect those historical sites.
Prompt: If there really is a goddess, I wonder what she looks like?	Say you think she's a young beauty.
Prompt: People often say that being a knight doesn't suit me. Do you think the same?	Say he'll be a knight unlike any other.
Prompt: It's important to be mindful of your tableware choices. Food and drink taste different depending on what they're served in.	Ask advice on the right tableware.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: My older brother sent me a fascinating book that I’ve been reading whenever I have the time. You could borrow it too, if you’d like.	Ask to borrow it.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: Every time I go into battle, I'm painfully aware of how inadequate I am.	Dispute that.
Question: Ask about dreams for the future. Prompt: I'm not sure. Right now I like imagining how things will be once the war is over and there's nothing tying me down.	Be shocked.
Question: Ask about memories of the past. Prompt: An acquaintance of mine once complimented my art. I don't think I've ever felt so happy.	Smile.
Question: Ask about preferred fighting style. Prompt: Let's just say my forte is providing backup.	Commend that.
Question: Ask about their dislikes. Prompt: I don't handle lightning well. I'm always terrified it might strike me.	Sympathize.
Question: Ask about their family. Prompt: My father says that if trade ceases, our home will wither away. That's why he's determined to continue working during the war.	Ask his thoughts.
Question: Ask about their friends. Prompt: War is always terrible, but I feel lucky to have met so many wonderful friends along the way.	Reach out and commiserate.
Question: Ask about their likes. Prompt: I love anything that's beautiful. Oh, and I'm interested in historical buildings as well.	Lean forward in excitement.
Question: Ask about their worries. Prompt: It might not seem this way, but I honestly don't have that many worries. I'm usually prepared for the worst.	Express admiration.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: I’d like to paint a picture of you fighting. Would that be all right?	Act dependable.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: It's amazing that you've been a mercenary for so long. I don't think I'd be able to do that.	Laugh.

Expeditions Guide: All Expedition Answers

How to Use Ignatz

Tips on Using Ignatz

Pros	He has one of the most interesting visuals and unique abilities, with the dreamer's paintbrush literally splattering the battlefield. He's best suited for seizing a site, especially in classes that offer "Spirited Seize".
Cons	Outside of the visuals, he doesn't stand out as much as the others.

Ignatz Combos and Unique Abilities

Ignatz Unique Abilities

Ability Name	Type	Description
Dreamer's Paintbrush	Action	Send enemies flying to splatter the ground with a small amount of paint. Enemies that step in the paint incur elemental damage matching its color.
Watchful Eye	Support	Slightly increases the critical hit rate of strong attacks.
Heart's Desire	Tactical	When ordered to seize: reduces damage received from enemies by 30%.

Bow Knight Class Action

	Unleash a powerful shot of the arrow that pushes enemies forward. The longer you charge the gauge, the more powerful the shot will be.

Hold X to charge the Class Gauge and release to unleash a powerful frontal attack. The longer you charge the gauge, the greater the area of effect.

Bow Knight Combo List

	Release an arrow attack followed by a stomp from your horse that send enemies flying, and finish with shooting the enemies in the air.
	Shoot a couple of regular arrow attacks and finish with a back kick from your horse.
	Release three long range arrow attacks that end with a rain of arrows in the immediate surrounding area.
	After a series of regular arrow attacks, finish with three strong shots coupled with kicks from your horse.
	Release a series of regular arrow attacks, an exploding shot in between, and finish with fiery attacks that deals damage to the shooters immediate surroundings.
	Release a series of regular arrow attacks, an exploding shot in between, and finish with powerful shots that volley your enemies while charging your horse forward.
Spam	Unleash a series of spread out arrow attacks that end with a forward shot that pushes enemies forward.

Dismounted Bow Knight Combo List

	Charge up a volley of fiery arrows that rain from the sky. The longer you charge the attack, the more arrows will fall.
	After firing a wave of arrows, knock enemies up in the air then fire at them again.
	Fire two waves of arrows, then shoot a single explosive arrow that knocks enemies back.
	After three waves of arrows, rain down a volley of them that fall all around you, damaging anyone in the area.
	After a series of arrow attacks, jump up and fire off an arc of explosive arrows.
	Release a series of arrow attacks, then do a sliding maneuver where you fire at and clear away enemies in a line in front of you.
	After multiple arrow combos, jump and fire off several explosive arrows all around you. This clears your space of any enemies.
Spam	Perform a combination of arrow attacks that end with a single piercing arrow that heavily damages and knocks back multiple enemies.

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

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