Changing classes in Fire Emblem games has always been important, allowing units to unlock new skills and abilities. Fire Emblem: Three Houses is no different, but the class system has been majorly overhauled for this game. If you think it’s as simple as popping an item once someone hits level 20, think again.
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses Exclusive Classes
There are six types of classes in Three Houses. Each of these class types includes unique classes that boast their weapon skills, class abilities, and unlock requirements.
It’s also important to know that some characters are more suited to certain classes.
| Class Title | Weapon Skill | Requirements | Abilities/Description |
| Lord | Sword, Lance, Authority | Sword: Rank D or higher.
Authority: Rank C or higher. |
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| Armored Lord | Axe, Authority, Heavy Armor | TBA | Only for Lord Classes. Strong Authority and Axe Proficiency |
| Emperor | None | You will automatically receive this in Part 2 when Edelgard gets the twin-headed eagle heavy armor. | Only for Edelgard. |
| Great Lord | None | Automatically acquired in the main story after Dimitri acquires the Battle Gear of the King of Lions from Rodrigue. | For Dimitri Only. |
| Barbarossa | None | Automatically acquired after Claude acquires the Silk Dragon Armor from Nardel during the main story. | For Claude only. |
| Enlightened One | None | You will automatically receive this in Part 1, Chapter 11 | For Byleth only.
High Stats, Uses Magic. +5 Strength/Might when Sword equipped. Experience bonuses of +3 to Sword, +2 to Brawl, +3 to Faith and +3 to Authority. Immune against Terrain damage. Sacred Power (Mastery Bonus): Adjacent allies deal more damage and have -3 damage reduction upon them. |
Class Tips
By the time you reach level 30 and become a Master Class, you can see all the classes and have an understanding of their respective requirements and benefits.
You can start assigning skills at this point as well so we recommend you do so in accordance with your preferred class.
Allocate skills in a way that makes your team match your preferred playstyle and strategy. For example, if your usual strategy is to lure enemies out before pouncing on them then be sure to have units with high defense.