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The Fortress Knight is an axe-wielding class, skilled at defense. in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Read on to learn more about the Fortress Knight class, its combos, and abilities.

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Fortress Knight Overview

Class Overview
Fortress Knight Sprite Fortress Knight
Details
Weapon: Three Hopes - Axe Axe
Level: Advanced
Description: Trading speed for staying power, this heavily armored unit has staggering defense.
Characteristics:
・Strong against lances.
・High defense, strong against physical attacks.
・Low resistance, weak against magic attacks.
・Vulnerable to the ability Effective vs Armored Units.
Class Promotion Chart
Fighter (Axe) IconFighter (Axe) → Brigand IconBrigand → Wyvern Rider IconWyvern Rider → Wyvern Lord IconWyvern Lord
→ Warrior IconWarrior
→ Armored Knight IconArmored Knight → Fortress Knight IconFortress Knight → Great Knight IconGreat Knight

Best Units for the Fortress Knight Class

Best Units for the Fortress Knight Class
Black Eagles:
Three Hopes - Edelgard Edelgard 		Blue Lions:
Three Hopes - Dedue Dedue 		Golden Deer:
Three Hopes - Hilda Hilda

Fortress Knight Combos

Fortress Knight Class Action

FEW3H-Class Action
FEW3H-X Slam your shield on the ground to knock enemies up high.

When the Class Gauge is fully charged, you'll add a Shield Icon to your stock (max 2). Press X to consume all Shield Icons and create an area of reduced physical damage. If you consumed two Shield Icons, the reduced physical damage will be higher. The Class Gauge will fill over time, and when guarding or taking damage. A perfect Guard will instantly fill the gauge.

Fortress Knight Combo List

FEW3H-YX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Knocks enemies up high using your axe.
FEW3H-YYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Bash all enemies with your shield after a couple of axe slashes.
FEW3H-YYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 A double spinning attack that knocks enemies away.
FEW3H-YYYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Spins your shield around to throw enemies up in the air.
FEW3H-5YX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Release a series of regular attacks and finish with a stunning charge and spinning axe attack that knocks out the surrounding area.
FEW3H-6YX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 A powerful spinning axe attack that knock out a large AoE.
FEW3H-Full Y combo
SpamFEW3H-Y
 Continuously attack using your axe before bashing them with your shield and charging forward.

Fortress Knight Class Abilities

Primary Class Abilities

Class Ability Effect
Impregnable Icon Impregnable
 Prevents the unit from being knocked back when performing a strong attack.
Lance Buster Lv 3 Icon Lance Buster Lv 3
 Grants one tier greater advantage against enemies equipped with lances. Increases damage to them by 90%.

Equipped Class Abilities

Class Ability Effect
Def +5 Icon Def +5
 Increases Def by 5.
Anchor Icon Anchor
 Sometimes automatically guards against enemy attacks that would otherwise knock the unit back.
Pavise Icon Pavise
 Grants a (Dex x 0.25%) chance of nullifying damage from enemies equipped with swords, lances, axes, or gauntlets.
Smite Icon Smite
 When using cavalry or armored classes, dashing through enemies inflicts damage.
Apex Axe Icon Apex Axe
 Increases critical hit damage when equipped with an axe.

List of Class Abilities and Effects

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Related Guides

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Classes Guide: All Class Stats and Abilities

Beginner Classes

Beginner Classes
Fighter (Axe) Fighter (Bow) Fighter (Gauntlet)
Monk Myrmidon Soldier

Intermediate Classes

Intermediate Classes
Fluegel Pegasus Knight Archer
Armored Knight Armored Lord Brawler
Brigand Cavalier High Lord
Mage Mercenary Wyvern Master
Priest Thief Silverheart

Advanced Classes

Advanced Classes
Assassin Swordmaster Paladin
Fortress Knight Warrior Wyvern Rider
Sniper Grappler Warlock
Bishop Dark Mage -

Master Classes

Master Classes
Trickster Mortal Savant Dancer
Falcon Knight Dark Knight Holy Knight
Death Knight Great Knight Wyvern Lord
Bow Knight War Master Gremory
Dark Bishop Asura Great Lord
Enlightened One Emperor Saint
Barbarossa - -

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