Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes

Dark Knight Class Guide

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The Dark Knight is a lance-wielding mounted class proficient in elemental attacks. in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Read on to learn more about the Dark Knight class, its combos, and abilities.

Dark Knight Overview

Class Overview
Dark Knight Sprite Dark Knight
Details
Weapon: Three Hopes - Lance Lance

Level: Master

Description: A mysterious knight versed in black magic and lances.
Characteristics:
・Can Use Magic
・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 Dark Knight Class

Best Units for the Dark Knight Class
Black Eagles:
Three Hopes - Lorenz Lorenz
Blue Lions:
Three Hopes - Lorenz Lorenz
Golden Deer:
Three Hopes - Lorenz Lorenz

Dark Knight Combos

Dark Knight Class Action

FEW3H-Class Action
FEW3H-X Release a powerful dark magic attack that deals damage to the immediate surrounding area.

Hold X to charge the Class Gauge and release to unleash a powerful area attack. Can move while charging.

Dark Knight Combo List

FEW3H-YX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-X
Swing the lance and slam it on the ground to throw enemies into the air.
FEW3H-YYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
Two regular lance attacks followed by a lance thrust with a lightning effect.
FEW3H-YYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
A series of lance attacks and a summoned tornado that lifts enemies into the air.
FEW3H-YYYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
Attack with a spinning, fiery lance that blasts enemies from all directions, after some consecutive regular attacks.
FEW3H-5YX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
Slash at enemies with your lance with the help of dark magic, and finish with two waves of ice attacks.
FEW3H-6YX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
Unleash a series of regular lance attacks and charge forward with multiple, powerful lance thrusts.
FEW3H-Full Y combo
SpamFEW3H-Y
Shoot a magic arrow that pushes enemies aside after performing multiple regular attacks.

Dismounted Dark Knight 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-YYYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
Perform a double spin attack before a slam attack that knocks enemies away.
FEW3H-YYYYX combo
FEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-YFEW3H-X
Slam your weapon to the ground, then spin your weapon around before knocking your enemies away.
FEW3H-YYY Combo
Spam FEW3H-Y
Knock your enemies away after performing a series of a regular attacks.
When dismounted, a Dark Knight's combos are similar to a Soldier's. You can dismount and mount your horse by pressing NSW - L + NSW - B on your Switch.

Dark Knight Class Abilities

Primary Class Abilities

Class Ability Effect
Increases black magic damage to enemies.
Increases dark magic to enemies.
Grants one tier greater advantage against enemies equipped with swords. Increases damage to them by 95%.

Equipped Class Abilities

Class Ability Effect
Increases max HP by 1500.
When this unit is the active unit: if the adjutant would gain any experience, this unit gains it instead,
Temporarily increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate after initiating a Warrior Special.
Increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate while Awakened.
Defeating 30 or more enemies with a single Warrior Special temporarily increases critical hit rate.
Defeating multiple enemies with a single Warrior Special restores the Awakening Gauge in proportion to the number of foes defeated.

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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