How to Recruit Sylvain: Expedition Answers and Best Class

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

Sylvain Best Class and Gifts

Sylvain Overview

Sylvain		Starting Class	Soldier
		Starting Weapon	Lance
Playable Character?	Yes	Crests	Minor Crest of Gautier
Affiliation	Kingdom of Faerghus

Sylvain Best Class

How to Change Classes

Sylvain Innate Abilities

Sylvain 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

Sylvain Likes and Dislikes

Best Gifts for Sylvain

Best Gifts to Give Each Character

How to Recruit Sylvain

Scarlet Blaze	Azure Gleam	Golden Wildfire
Unrecruitable in this path.	Chapter 03: Crisis in Fhirdiad	Unrecruitable in this path.

Recruitment Guide: How to Recruit Units

Expedition Answers with Sylvain

Sylvain's Expedition Answers Guide

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Question / Prompt	Best Response
Prompt: My mother and father were fine enough when they weren’t fighting. I’m not really sure I’d call them good parents, though.	Point out that he’s still a good son.
Prompt: His Majesty didn't have much of a way with women when he was young. Though...the years haven't really changed that, either.	Laugh and say you never know.
Prompt: I wish I could've stayed a naive kid just a little longer. None of this nonsense about Crests or nobility.	Laugh and say that's just how life is.
Prompt: Everyone keeps telling me how serious I am now. Is that really so big a change?	Say it doesn't matter.
Prompt: Ingrid's more delicate than she looks. Don't tease her too much, OK?	Nod solemnly.
Prompt: I wish we could've at least stayed at the Academy until the ball during the Ethereal Moon.	Suggest you hold a post-war ball.
Prompt: Felix used to be such a nice kid. What happened to him?	Say that people grow up.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: I've been borrowing a lot of books from the church lately. They're always so interesting.	Show interest.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: I realized something the other day. As fun as it is to woo a beautiful woman, sometimes it's just nice to kick back and enjoy their company.	Ask for more details.
Question: Ask about dreams for the future. Prompt: I've got my ideas, but there's still plenty I want to do in the present before I can start thinking about the future.	Ask for more details.
Question: Ask about memories of the past. Prompt: My old friends and I stopped hanging out as much once King Lambert died. Makes sense when you think about it.	Be shocked.
Question: Ask about their dislikes. Prompt: Getting stuck in a room full of other guys. Really not my thing.	Puzzle over that one.
Question: Ask about their family. Prompt: Miklan and I have two different mothers. It's a pretty common thing in noble houses.	Give a wordless nod.
Question: Ask about their friends. Prompt: We've got so many different talents in our army. His Majesty needs to do a better job of figuring out the right person for the right task.	State your thoughts.
Question: Ask about their likes. Prompt: There's nothing better than chatting up a pretty lady, that's what I always say!	Give a rueful smile.
Question: Ask about their worries. Prompt: I’m not sure it’s bothering me exactly, but it’s hard watching your friends work themselves to the bone.	Sympathize.
Question: Ask them about their worries. Prompt: I'm not sure it's bothering me exactly, but it's hard watching your friends work themselves to the bone.	Sympathize.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: All I can ask is that you keep helping His Majesty. He needs all the support he can get.	Nod emphatically.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: I'm not sure how much it shows, but I believe in you. Seriously.	Be pleased.

Expeditions Guide: All Expedition Answers

How to Use Sylvain

Tips on Using Sylvain

Pros	His player personality goes perfectly with his Adept Flirt ability as it fills his Awakening Gauge much faster when around female allies. A must have in battle, especially against larger battalions and maps. He has a large attack range and deals much damage. When used in the Cavalier class, makes it faster to navigate battle fields.
Cons	His unique abilities make him vulnerable to enemies also on the offensive, since his defense is not that remarkable.

Sylvain Combos and Unique Abilities

Sylvain Unique Abilities

Ability Name	Type	Description
Gordian Stroke	Action	At 300 hits and above: increase attack range and damage dealt proportional to hit count.
Adept Flirt	Support	When an ally of the opposite sex is nearby or is the unit's adjutant: slightly increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate.
Valiant Bloodline	Tactical	When ordered to attack: reduces damage received from enemies by 30%.

Holy Knight Class Action

	Charge forward and juggle enemies as you push through and Luminance will attach on them.

Hold X to consume the Class Gauge and charge forward while radiating Luminance, which will attach to nearby enemies. The Class Gauge will fill over time and when dashing. Land an attack on an enemy with Luminance attached to them to deal additional damage and restore HP.

Holy Knight Combo List

	Swing the lance and slam it on the ground to throw enemies into the air.
	Two regular lance attacks with a lance thrust with a light magic effect that volleys them mid-air.
	A series of lance attacks and a summoned light beam that lifts enemies into the air.
	Attack with a spinning lance that creates a light tornado, blasting enemies in front of the unit after some consecutive regular attacks.
	Slash at enemies with your lance with the help of light magic, and finish with a charged light attack on the ground that pushes enemies back.
	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 Holy 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 Holy 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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