How to Recruit Balthus: Expedition Answers and Best Class

Balthus is a character in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (FEW3H). Read on to learn how to recruit Balthus, the answers for expeditions with Balthus, the best class for Balthus, their unique abilities, and their strongest combos!

Balthus Best Class and Gifts

Balthus Overview

Balthus		Starting Class	Brawler
		Starting Weapon	Gauntlet
Playable Character?	Yes	Crests	Crest of Chevalier Lv 1
Affiliation	Ashen Wolves

Balthus Best Class

How to Change Classes

Balthus Innate Abilities

Balthus has to master the Dark Bishop class to get the Nullify Magic innate ability.

Innate Abilities are secret abilities not listed among the acquired abilities, and can only be attained by branching out of a unit's recommended class.

How to Get Innate Abilities for Each Character

Balthus Likes and Dislikes

Best Gifts for Balthus

Best Gifts to Give Each Character

How to Recruit Balthus

Scarlet Blaze	Azure Gleam	Golden Wildfire
Chapter 06: Bridge of Betrayal	Chapter 10: Fanaticism	Chapter 05: The Golden Guardian

Recruit by using the Persuade Balthus Strategy

When this character is faced as an enemy during the main quest of the chapters listed above, you may use the Persuade Strategy to recruit this unit after defeating them in battle. Persuade Balthus costs 10 (SB) / 20 (AG) Strategy Points to use.

Recruitment Guide: How to Recruit Units

Expedition Answers with Balthus

Balthus' Expedition Answers Guide

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Question / Prompt	Best Response
Prompt: I'm pretty good at picking my fights, but these are hard times for folks who can't say the same.	Admit you're not good at it either.
Prompt: Just once, I'd like to be that guy who single-handedly turns the tide of battle.	Worry that he'll get himself killed.
Prompt: Whenever I find myself somewhere with fresh air, I start to miss the mustiness of the Abyss.	Ask him to tell you about the Abyss.
Prompt: You might not know this, but there was a fourth house at Garreg Mach called the Ashen Wolves.	Say you did actually know that.
Prompt: You should open yourself up to nature, like I do. It’s good for the soul.	Give it a try.
Prompt: If you ever see an unwholesome type trying to take a shot at me, be a pal and lend a hand, all right?	Laugh and say he’d owe you one.
Prompt: Up for some sparring? I mean, we don’t have to, but…	Take him up on that.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: Not bad. I get to bust as many skulls as I want, which is great for blowing off steam.	Give a pep talk.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: Actually, today’s kinda rough. Up a little too late last night, if you know what I mean…	Be envious.
Question: Ask about dreams for the future. Prompt: Oh, that's easy. I wanna become Fodlan's Superhuman King of Grappling! I already hold the title in Leicester, see?	Commend that.
Question: Ask about memories of the past. Prompt: You talking about women? Because if not, most of my memories are of Holst. Well, and Hilda, I suppose.	Be confounded.
Question: Ask about preferred fighting style. Prompt: Are you kidding? Have you seen these fists? Though I guess I don't mind swinging a weapon occasionally.	Commend that.
Question: Ask about their dislikes. Prompt: Probably bounty hunters. I'm too lazy to really worry about much else.	Ask for more details.
Question: Ask about their friends. Prompt: There’s too many serious people around here. I’d rest easier if there were more oddballs, you know?	Act dependable.
Question: Ask about their home. Prompt: You came from a mountain village, right? My mom did as well, so I guess that means we're sort of alike.	Agree.
Question: Ask about their likes. Prompt: My likes? Ah! Money, fighting, women, and gambling - and not necessarily in that order.	Give a rueful smile.
Question: Ask about their worries. Prompt: Can't make money if I don't gamble, and can't gamble if I don't make money. It's a tough old world.	Let that sink in for a moment.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: Wait, you actually care what other people think about you? Huh, that's surprising.	Laugh.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: Ah, you’re just my type—and a great fighter to boot!	Rise to the challenge.

Expeditions Guide: All Expedition Answers

How to Use Balthus

Tips on Using Balthus

Pros	His Unique Action Ability, Golden Fists, is great for farming money as well as dealing significant damage so long as his hit count is high.
Cons	His Unique Support Ability, King of Grappling, makes it more of a chore to achieve and sustain just for the increased critical hit rate.

Balthus Combos and Unique Abilities

Balthus Unique Abilities

War Master Class Action

	Attack your enemy using the back of your hand.

When the Class Gauge fills completely you'll add a Fist Icon to your stock (max 3). Press X to launch an attack. The Class Gauge will charge over time and as you land attacks. If you have 2 or 3 Fist Icons in your stock, chain X to change your attack. If you have a Fist Icon in your stock, press X to launch an attack followed by chained regular attacks with increased might.

War Master Combo List

	Perform an uppercut strike.
	Perform a powerful punch.
	Perform a series of punches before knocking them away.
	Perform a double uppercut that creates two tornadoes.
	Slam the ground with your hands and perform a series of multiple kicks before knocking your enemies away.
	Perform an uppercut before slamming yourself down on the ground.
Spam	Perform a jumping slash attack after a series of regular attacks.

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