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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.

List of Contents

Dark Knight Overview
Best Units for the Dark Knight Class
Dark Knight Combos
Dark Knight Class Abilities
Related Guides

Dark Knight Overview

Class Overview
Dark Knight
Details
Weapon: 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	→	Cavalier	→	Paladin	→	Holy Knight
	→	Cavalier	→		→	Dark Knight
	→	Pegasus Knight	→		→	Falcon Knight
	→	Pegasus Knight	→			Falcon Knight

Best Units for the Dark Knight Class

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

Dark Knight Combos

Dark Knight Class Action


	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


	Swing the lance and slam it on the ground to throw enemies into the air.

	Two regular lance attacks followed by a lance thrust with a lightning effect.

	A series of lance attacks and a summoned tornado that lifts enemies into the air.

	Attack with a spinning, fiery lance that blasts enemies from all directions, after some consecutive regular attacks.

	Slash at enemies with your lance with the help of dark magic, and finish with two waves of ice attacks.

	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 Dark 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 Dark Knight's combos are similar to a Soldier's. You can dismount and mount your horse by pressing

on your Switch.

Dark Knight Class Abilities

Primary Class Abilities

Class Ability	Effect
Black Magic+	Increases black magic damage to enemies.
Dark Magic+	Increases dark magic to enemies.
Sword Buster Lv 4	Grants one tier greater advantage against enemies equipped with swords. Increases damage to them by 95%.

Equipped Class Abilities

Class Ability	Effect
Max HP +1500	Increases max HP by 1500.
Vanguard's Benefit	When this unit is the active unit: if the adjutant would gain any experience, this unit gains it instead,
Cyclical Specials	Temporarily increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate after initiating a Warrior Special.
Driven Spirit	Increases the Warrior Gauge fill rate while Awakened.
Specials Master	Defeating 30 or more enemies with a single Warrior Special temporarily increases critical hit rate.
Panache	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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