Shez is the new protagonist of theFire Emblem: Three Housesuniverse, making their debut inFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Their looks and personality make quite the contrast toFE Three Houses' main character, Byleth. Much like Byleth, however, Shez plays an important part in helping one of the three house leaders (Edelgard, Dimitri, or Claude) in achieving their goals.
SinceFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesgameplay mechanics mirror that ofThree Houses', Shez is capable of learning every Class except for gender-specific Classes such as Pegasus Knight (female Shez only) and Brawler (male Shez only). Fortunately, Shez is as versatile as Byleth inThree Houses, so there are many ways to build Shez into a powerful unit.
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Breakdown of Shez’s Stats and Classes
At the start ofThree Hopes, Shez has all-around stats, with their highest being a 13 in Speed. Once Shez can start changing Classes in chapter 4, the stats' growth can be influenced by stat-increasing items or Shez’s assigned Class. For example, a Gremory will have better Magic and Res growth than an Assassin, which excels in Speed and Dexterity. Fortunately, Shez’s initial stats make it easy for them to fill the role of whatever they’re assigned.
It is highly recommended to prioritize Shez’s Strength, Speed, and Dexterity. Start by having them master theFluegel Classand the otherMyrmidon Classes.
Other recommended Classes are theMonk Class Branch, particularlyMage-Warlock-Gremory/Dark BishopClasses. Magic Classes will help Shez’s Magic, Speed, and Res grow.
These are other/optional Classes that can help with Stat Growths but usually have Class-restricted Abilities:
In part 2, Shez will unlockAsura, a unique Class that only they can use. In short, this is the stronger version of the Fluegel Class. Asura’s best stats are Strength, Magic, Luck, Speed, and Charm. Mastering this Class unlocks The Creation, an exclusive Ability for Shez. They will also learn Swift Slice and Dark Spikes T for Combat Arts.
There’s also theDancerClass, which is a unique Class anyone can learn as long as they have mastered the Advanced Classes of the Myrmidon Line (i.e.: Assassin and Swordmaster). Furthermore, it’s easy to miss if players aren’t checking survey spots on the War Map in each chapter. Dancer builds on Speed, Dexterity, and Charm, but Shez will want to get the Sword Dance Combat Art, which is unlocked at 1-star.
Ultimately, it’s up to players which Class they’ll want for Shez in the latter part ofThree Hopes. Shez’s Best Classes (indicated by the two blue arrows on the Change Class menu) are Fluegel, Swordmaster, and Asura. However, mastering other Classes will make Shez a better unit.
Swordmaster or Trickster Classmustbe mastered in order to learn Shez’s Asura Class with a Master Seal. Since Asura allows Shez to use magic, it’s recommended to build up Shez’s Magic stat.
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Shez’s Best Abilities & Combat Arts
Just like their Classes, Shez’s Abilities can be adjusted however theFEW:3Hplayers see fit. If they want Shez to be more of a physical fighter, then they can neglect Abilities thatbuild on Shez’s Magic and Res. If they want Shez to withstand hard-hitting attacks, then they should prioritize their Defense stat through the Armored Classes Line.
Despite their flexibility, Shez works better as a fast attacker, with Strength and Speed serving as their best stats and Magic and Dexterity as their secondary stats. This will allow Shez to be a balanced fighter in both physical and magic arts. High Speed will makeShez’s Combat Arts recharge quickerwhile also extending the duration of Awakening. Dexterity increases the chance of Critical Hits landing, which can help Shez mow down enemy hordes. Magic is recommended simply for Shez’s magic arts as an Asura.
If players have been consistent with the Tactics Facility at the Camp, they can unlock up to 10 Ability Slots per unit. Here are some recommended Combat Arts and Abilities for Shez (stats not included):
Reach 1-star/Rank of the Asura Class
Medium++
Reach 1-star/Rank of the Dancer Class
Sword Dance attacks in a straight line and prevents enemies from guarding.
Large++
Reach 2-stars/Rank 2 of the Asura Class
This does damage in front of Shez and is effective against all enemies regardless of their Class.
Rank 2 of the Fluegel Class
Increases the attack range of Asura and Fluegel.
Rank 3 of the Asura Class
The Creation
Master the Asura Class
Prevents knockback if one (or more) bar(s) of the Warrior Gauge is filled.
Rank 1 of the Swordmaster Class
Apex Sword
Master the Swordmaster Class
Critical hit damage is increasedwhen Shez is equipped with a sword.
Increases Shez’s attack range.
Quick Riposte
Master War Master Class (male Shez only. Ability can be carried onto female Shez in NG+)
Enemies will take damage equal to the amount they inflict if Shez’s HP is at 50% or lower.
Tableturner
Rank 2 of the Pegasus Knight Class (female Shez only)
Extends the period of critical attack time after a Perfect Dodge.
Rank 2 of the Dark Knight Class.
Temporarily increases the Warrior Gauge after using a Warrior Special.
Some Abilities and Combat Arts will not be availabledepending on Shez’s Class. A lance-wielding unit can’t equip Abilities such as Apex Sword or the Swift Slice Combat Art.
Furthermore, some Challenging Quests on the War Map may prohibit Shez from using Warrior Specials. Make sure Shez has plenty Abilities to fall back on just in case.
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Battalions and Equipment
Battalions can be equipped and adjusted to Shez’s current Class. If Shez is equipped with a Class that’s weak to swords, then they should assign themselves a Battalion that reduces damage from enemies equipped with swords. Depending on the Type and Rank of the Battalion, the reduced damage can be as low as 40% or as high as 50-60%.Enhancing the Battalion Facilitywill allow players to purchase stronger/sturdier battalions.
Just like everything else, Shez’s best weapon will vary depending on their Class. However, a recommended sword is the A-Rank Mercurius. This has the Speed Fact lv3 and Dexterity Fact lv3 abilities with it. These will factor in Shez’s Strength and Magic proportional to their Speed and Dexterity, respectively.Since Shez doesn’t have a Crest, they won’t be able to use the full potential of Heroes' Relics. However, they can get the Dark Creator Sword in NG+ by spending Renown. This sword’s unique ability is Twin-Crest’s Darkness, which causes attacks to hit twice. Visit the Blacksmith to Forge and Reforge weapons to increase their Might and Durability.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesis available now on Nintendo Switch.
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