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Assassin Class Guide

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The Assassin is a swift, sword-wielding class. in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Read on to learn more about the Assassin class, its combos, and abilities.

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Assassin Overview

Class Overview
Assassin Sprite Assassin
Details
Weapon: Three Hopes - Sword Sword
Level: Advanced
Description: A killer who thrives in the shadows, the Assassin has excellent speed and dexterity.
Characteristics:
・Strong against axes.
・Can immediately follow with a regular attack after the class action.
Class Promotion Chart
Myrmidon IconMyrmidon → Mercenary IconMercenary → Swordmaster IconSwordmaster → Mortal Savant IconMortal Savant
→ Dancer IconDancer
→ Thief IconThief → Assassin IconAssassin → Trickster IconTrickster

Best Units for the Assassin Class

Best Units for the Assassin Class
Black Eagles:
Three Hopes - Petra Petra 		Blue Lions:
Three Hopes - Petra Petra 		Golden Deer:
Three Hopes - Petra Petra

Assassin Combos

Assassin Class Action

FEW3H-Class Action
FEW3H-X Continually slash enemies while teleporting diagonally forward.

Press X to deplete the Class Gauge and attack while moving forward. These attacks can be chained. The Class Gauge will fill over time.

Assassin Combo List

FEW3H-YX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 After one swipe, rush forward and do a jumping stab that knock enemies back a short distance.
FEW3H-YYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Swipe at enemies twice then throw multiple daggers at the area in front of you.
FEW3H-YYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Do a powerful spinning attack with your sword that ends with enemies getting knocked back.
FEW3H-YYYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 After a series of swipes, circle the enemies in front of you to stab and lift them up in the air. Three explosions will damage them when they fall to the ground.
FEW3H-5YX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Release a series of regular attacks followed by teleporting to attack from above with a cloning technique.
FEW3H-6YX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
 Unleash regular sword slashes forward, and finish with a magic attack that spreads and deals damage to enemies surrounding the unit.
FEW3H-Full Y combo
SpamFEW3H-Y
 Unleash a flurry of swipes that pushes and knocks enemies back.

Assassin Class Abilities

Primary Class Abilities

Class Ability Effect
Locktouch Icon Locktouch
 Allows the unit to open chests without a key and unlock special gates.
Swordfaire Icon Swordfaire
 Increases critical hit rate when equipped with a sword.
Pass Icon Pass
 Makes it easier to perform Perfect Guards.
Axe Buster Lv 3 Icon Axe Buster Lv 3
 Grants one tier greater advantage against enemies equipped with axes. Increases damage to them by 90%.

Equipped Class Abilities

Class Ability Effect
Dex +5 Icon Dex +5
 Increases Dex by 5.
Sneak Attack Icon Sneak Attack
 Attacking foes from behind greatly increases damage in proportion to the unit's Dex.
Lethality Icon Lethality
 Grants a (Dex x 0.25%) chance of instantly defeating non-commander units.
Despoil Icon Despoil
 Awards gold for defeating enemies.
Thief Thief's Wisdom
 Adds an element to Thief, Assassin, and Trickster class actions. The element is determined by the active unit.

List of Class Abilities and Effects

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Related Guides

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Beginner Classes
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Monk Myrmidon Soldier

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

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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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1 Anonymousabout 1 year

Literally the coolest class

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