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Ferdinand/Stats

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Out-of-house recruitment requirements

Ferdinand can be recruited from outside the Black Eagles if Byleth has a high enough Heavy Armor level and high enough Dexterity. How much is needed depends on the support level between him and Byleth.

Ferdinand's recruitment requirements[1]
Support level Dexterity   Heavy Armor level
None 10 C
C 8 C
C+ 6 D+
B 4 D
B+ 2 E+
A Any Any

Starting stats when recruited out-of-house

Chapter 2

 
  Noble
Level 3
Movement 4
Crest  
Recruitment: Talk to while exploring the monastery if Byleth has enough skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Inventory Abilities
  Iron Lance
  Vulnerary
  Bullion
  Confidence
  Sword Prowess Lv 1
  Lance Prowess Lv 2
  Axe Prowess Lv 1
Combat arts Spells Battalion
  Tempest Lance
  Smash
-- --
Skill Levels
                     
E+ D+ D E E E E E E D E
      -- -- -- -- --     --

Chapter 3

 
  Soldier
Level 5
Movement 4
Crest  
Recruitment: Talk to while exploring the monastery if Byleth has enough skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Inventory Abilities
  Iron Lance
  Vulnerary
  Bullion
  Confidence
  Sword Prowess Lv 1
  Lance Prowess Lv 2
  Axe Prowess Lv 2
Combat arts Spells Battalion
  Tempest Lance
  Smash
-- --
Skill Levels
                     
E+ D+ D+ E E E E E E D E
      -- -- -- -- --     --

Chapter 4

 
  Soldier
Level 7
Movement 4
Crest  
Recruitment: Talk to while exploring the monastery if Byleth has enough skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Inventory Abilities
  Iron Lance
  Vulnerary
  Bullion
  Confidence
  Sword Prowess Lv 1
  Lance Prowess Lv 2
  Axe Prowess Lv 2
Combat arts Spells Battalion
  Knightkneeler*
  Tempest Lance
  Smash
-- --
Skill Levels
                     
E+ D+/C D+ E E E E E E D E
      -- -- -- -- --     --

Chapter 5

 
  Soldier
Level 9
Movement 4
Crest  
Recruitment: Talk to while exploring the monastery if Byleth has enough skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Inventory Abilities
  Iron Lance
  Vulnerary
  Bullion
  Confidence
  Sword Prowess Lv 1
  Lance Prowess Lv 2
  Axe Prowess Lv 2
Combat arts Spells Battalion
  Knightkneeler
  Tempest Lance
  Smash
-- --
Skill Levels
                     
E+ C D+/C E E E E E E D E
      -- -- -- -- --     --

Chapter 6

 
  Cavalier
Level 11
Movement 7
Crest  
Recruitment: Talk to while exploring the monastery if Byleth has enough skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Inventory Abilities
  Iron Lance
  Vulnerary
  Bullion
  Confidence
  Canto
  Sword Prowess Lv 1
  Lance Prowess Lv 2* or
  Lance Prowess Lv 3*
  Axe Prowess Lv 2
Combat arts Spells Battalion
  Shatter Slash*
  Knightkneeler
  Tempest Lance
  Smash*
-- --
Skill Levels
                     
E+ C/C+ C E E E E E E D E
      -- -- -- -- --     --

Chapter 7

 
  Cavalier
Level 13
Movement 7
Crest  
Recruitment: Talk to while exploring the monastery if Byleth has enough skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Inventory Abilities
  Iron Lance
  Vulnerary
  Bullion
  Confidence
  Canto
  Sword Prowess Lv 1
  Lance Prowess Lv 2* or
  Lance Prowess Lv 3*
  Axe Prowess Lv 2* or
  Axe Prowess Lv 3*
Combat arts Spells Battalion
  Shatter Slash*
  Knightkneeler
  Tempest Lance
  Smash*
-- --
Skill Levels
                     
E+ C/C+ C/C+ E E E E E E D E
      -- -- -- -- --     --

Chapter 8

 
  Cavalier
Level 15
Movement 7
Crest  
Recruitment: Talk to while exploring the monastery if Byleth has enough skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Inventory Abilities
  Iron Lance
  Vulnerary
  Bullion
  Confidence
  Canto
  Sword Prowess Lv 1
  Lance Prowess Lv 3
  Axe Prowess Lv 2* or
  Axe Prowess Lv 3*
Combat arts Spells Battalion
  Shatter Slash
  Knightkneeler
  Tempest Lance
-- --
Skill Levels
                     
E+ C+ C/C+ E E E E E E D E
      -- -- -- -- --     --

Chapter 9

 
  Cavalier
Level 17
Movement 7
Crest  
Recruitment: Talk to while exploring the monastery if Byleth has enough skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Inventory Abilities
  Iron Lance
  Vulnerary
  Bullion
  Confidence
  Canto
  Sword Prowess Lv 1
  Lance Prowess Lv 3
  Axe Prowess Lv 3
Combat arts Spells Battalion
  Shatter Slash
  Knightkneeler
  Tempest Lance
-- --
Skill Levels
                     
E+ C+ C+ E E E E E E D E
      -- -- -- -- --     --

Chapter 10

 
  Cavalier
Level 19
Movement 7
Crest  
Recruitment: Talk to while exploring the monastery if Byleth has enough skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Inventory Abilities
  Iron Lance
  Vulnerary
  Bullion
  Confidence
  Canto
  Sword Prowess Lv 1
  Lance Prowess Lv 3
  Axe Prowess Lv 3
  Swordbreaker*
  Lancebreaker*
Combat arts Spells Battalion
  Shatter Slash
  Knightkneeler
  Tempest Lance
-- --
Skill Levels
                     
E+ C+/B C+/B E E E E E E D E
      -- -- -- -- --     --

Chapter 11

 
  Cavalier
Level 21
Movement 7
Crest  
Recruitment: Talk to while exploring the monastery if Byleth has enough skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Inventory Abilities
  Iron Lance
  Vulnerary
  Bullion
  Confidence
  Canto
  Sword Prowess Lv 1
  Lance Prowess Lv 3
  Axe Prowess Lv 3
  Swordbreaker*
  Lancebreaker*
Combat arts Spells Battalion
  Shatter Slash
  Knightkneeler
  Tempest Lance
-- --
Skill Levels
                     
E+ C+/B C+/B E E E E E E D E
      -- -- -- -- --     --

Chapter 12

 
  Cavalier
Level 23
Movement 7
Crest  
Recruitment: Talk to while exploring the monastery if Byleth has enough skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Inventory Abilities
  Iron Lance
  Vulnerary
  Bullion
  Confidence
  Canto
  Sword Prowess Lv 1
  Lance Prowess Lv 3
  Axe Prowess Lv 3
  Swordbreaker*
  Lancebreaker*
Combat arts Spells Battalion
  Shatter Slash
  Knightkneeler
  Tempest Lance
-- --
Skill Levels
                     
E+ C+/B C+/B E E E E E E D E
      -- -- -- -- --     --

Growth rates when reclassed

Myrmidon Soldier Fighter Monk Dancer

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Cha
Myrmidon 60% 45% 20% 40% 55% 40% 35% 15% 45%

Mercenary Thief Armored Knight Cavalier Brigand Archer Brawler Mage Dark Mage Priest

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Cha
Mercenary 70% 50% 20% 40% 55% 40% 35% 15% 45%

Hero Swordmaster Assassin Fortress Knight Paladin Wyvern Rider Warrior Sniper Grappler Warlock Dark Bishop Bishop

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Cha
Hero 80% 55% 20% 40% 60% 40% 35% 15% 45%

Wyvern Lord Mortal Savant Great Knight Bow Knight Dark Knight Holy Knight War Master

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Cha
Wyvern Lord 80% 60% 15% 40% 55% 40% 40% 15% 45%

Trickster War Monk

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Cha
Trickster 70% 45% 20% 55% 70% 50% 35% 25% 40%

References

  1. Recruitment, Serenes Forest, Retrieved: April 3, 2021