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The Cavalier is a lance-wielding mounted unit with high mobility in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Read on to learn more about the Cavalier class, its combos, and abilities.

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Cavalier Overview

Class Overview
Cavalier Sprite Cavalier
Details
Weapon: Three Hopes - Lance Lance
Level: Intermediate
Description: The Cavalier is a mighty opponent who battles on horseback. This class has a wide range of movement and can travel quickly from base to base due to its mount. We recommend this class both for larger maps and larger armies.
Characteristics:
・Strong against swords.
・Mount and dismount with L+B.
・Vulnerable to the ability Effective vs. Cavalry.
Class Promotion Chart
Soldier IconSoldier → Cavalier IconCavalier → Paladin IconPaladin → Holy Knight IconHoly Knight
→ Dark Knight IconDark Knight
→ Pegasus Knight IconPegasus Knight → → Falcon Knight IconFalcon Knight

Best Units for the Cavalier Class

Best Units for the Cavalier Class
Black Eagles:
Three Hopes - Ferdinand Ferdinand 		Blue Lions:
Three Hopes - Sylvain Sylvain 		Golden Deer:
Three Hopes - Leonie Leonie

Cavalier Combos

Cavalier Class Action

FEW3H-Class Action
FEW3H-X Swiftly sweep enemies with the lance while charging forward. The longer you hold X, the stronger the attack will be.

Hold X to deplete the Class Gauge and charge forward. The Class Gauge will fill over time and when dashing. Press and hold X during a strong attack to increase the might of the next class action.

Cavalier Combo List

FEW3H-YX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Unleash two strong sweeps with the lance.
FEW3H-YYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Two lance sweeps and a strong lance smash on the ground that knocks down enemies.
FEW3H-YYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Unleash a series of lance slashes with a force that throws back close surrounding enemies.
FEW3H-YYYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Release multiple lance thrusts that volleys enemies mid-air after a series of regular lance attacks
FEW3H-Full Y combo
SpamFEW3H-Y
 Continuously slash your way through enemies with the lance.

Dismounted Cavalier Combo List

FEW3H Strong Attack
FEW3H-X Unleash a flurry of stabs that knocks affected enemies back.
FEW3H-YX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Swipe at enemies then quickly rush forward to stab and launch them up in the air.
FEW3H-YYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Jump and slam the ground after swiping at enemies thrice.
FEW3H-YYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 After two swipes, briefly stab at enemies before jumping and releasing a powerful ground slam that clears the area.
FEW3H-YYYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Spin your weapon around to gather your enemies before knocking them away with a piercing attack.
FEW3H-YYY Combo
Spam FEW3H-Y
 Do a small ground slam after a series of lance strikes.
When dismounted, a Cavalier's combos are similar to a Soldier's. You can dismount and mount your horse by pressing NSW - L + NSW - B on your Switch.

Cavalier Class Abilities

Primary Class Abilities

Class Ability Effect
Sword Buster Lv 2 Icon Sword Buster Lv 2
 Grants one tier greater advantage against enemies equipped with swords. Increases damage to them by 85%.

Equipped Class Abilities

Class Ability Effect
Battalion Desperation Icon Battalion Desperation
 When battalion endurance is at 1/3 or below: strong attacks will break an enemy's guard.
Desperation Icon Desperation
 When HP is at 50% or below: strong attacks will break an enemy's guard.
Lance Prowess Icon Lance Prowess
 Increases damage dealt to enemies when equipped with a lance.
Knight Knight's Wisdom
 Increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate when using class actions of lance-wielding cavalry.
Knight Knight's Ploy
 Guarantees the enemy's guard will break when activating the class actions of lance-wielding cavalry with at least one bar filled.

List of Class Abilities and Effects

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