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Makalov is the last unpromoted cavalier to join. He has a lower base level and mediocre base stats for his join time, so his immediate uses are limited. He likely will not contribute much on his join chapter since he is out of the way, and his next chapter is a desert chapter, so the first real chapter he can contribute to is [[The Atonement|Chapter 16]], which is around the time many units are about to promote (especially other cavaliers), so he needs significant BEXP investment to catch up. Furthermore, he is limited by being [[Sword|swordlocked]] so he lacks a good enemy phase. He is still a cavalier, so his high mobility and [[Canto]] makes him useful. | Makalov is the last unpromoted cavalier to join. He has a lower base level and mediocre base stats for his join time, so his immediate uses are limited. He likely will not contribute much on his join chapter since he is out of the way, and his next chapter is a desert chapter, so the first real chapter he can contribute to is [[The Atonement|Chapter 16]], which is around the time many units are about to promote (especially other cavaliers), so he needs significant BEXP investment to catch up. Furthermore, he is limited by being [[Sword|swordlocked]] so he lacks a good enemy phase. He is still a cavalier, so his high mobility and [[Canto]] makes him useful. | ||
Makalov has the strongest growths out of the unpromoted cavaliers, having the highest [[Strength]] and [[Defense]] growths, and good growths in [[Skill]] and [[Speed]]. However, his weak base stats for his level limit him and it takes a while for his growths to kick in. He also has the worst [[Resistance]] growth among cavaliers, so he will be weak to magic. He truly shines upon promotion, where he can gain a stronger 1-2 range option, more mobility, and significant boosts to his stats. [[Axe]]s are his best option, as they are the strongest weapon type, have 1-2 range, and he can use [[Steel Axe]]s at E rank. [[Lance (weapon)|Lance]]s also provide a good 1-2 range option, and work as a nicer counter to sword users, but are weaker than axes and require a D rank to use [[Steel Lance]]s. [[Bow]]s give Makalov an accurate 2-range option and effective weapons on flying units, but weapon effectiveness is only ×2, he is initially limited to [[Iron Bow]]s, and will not have a solid 1-2 range weapon access, so this is his weakest option. | Makalov has the strongest growths out of the unpromoted cavaliers, having the highest [[Strength]] and [[Defense]] growths, and good growths in [[Skill (stat)|Skill]] and [[Speed]]. However, his weak base stats for his level limit him and it takes a while for his growths to kick in. He also has the worst [[Resistance]] growth among cavaliers, so he will be weak to magic. He truly shines upon promotion, where he can gain a stronger 1-2 range option, more mobility, and significant boosts to his stats. [[Axe]]s are his best option, as they are the strongest weapon type, have 1-2 range, and he can use [[Steel Axe]]s at E rank. [[Lance (weapon)|Lance]]s also provide a good 1-2 range option, and work as a nicer counter to sword users, but are weaker than axes and require a D rank to use [[Steel Lance]]s. [[Bow]]s give Makalov an accurate 2-range option and effective weapons on flying units, but weapon effectiveness is only ×2, he is initially limited to [[Iron Bow]]s, and will not have a solid 1-2 range weapon access, so this is his weakest option. | ||
Makalov starts with the [[Tempest]] skill, which doubles the effects of his [[Biorhythm|biorhythm]]. As swords are very accurate in the first place, this does not benefit him much, and will often harm him more if he uses lances or axes upon promotion, so it is recommended to remove it. As he has the best long-term Defense of the unpromoted cavaliers, [[Sol]] turns him into an even better tank. A [[Vantage]]+[[Guard]] combo is viable for him and his good Skill stat, as both skills are obtainable around his join time, though it is only most effective with a 1-2 range weapon equipped. For offensive skills, [[Adept]], [[Wrath]], and [[Resolve]] all work well for him due to good Skill and bulk, though there are other units that make better use of them. | Makalov starts with the [[Tempest]] skill, which doubles the effects of his [[Biorhythm|biorhythm]]. As swords are very accurate in the first place, this does not benefit him much, and will often harm him more if he uses lances or axes upon promotion, so it is recommended to remove it. As he has the best long-term Defense of the unpromoted cavaliers, [[Sol (skill)|Sol]] turns him into an even better tank. A [[Vantage]]+[[Guard]] combo is viable for him and his good Skill stat, as both skills are obtainable around his join time, though it is only most effective with a 1-2 range weapon equipped. For offensive skills, [[Adept]], [[Wrath]], and [[Resolve]] all work well for him due to good Skill and bulk, though there are other units that make better use of them. | ||
Makalov has a [[Thunder (affinity)|Thunder]] [[affinity]] which gives an avoid and Defense boost, further boosting his defensive capabilities. All of his support partners have [[Wind (affinity)|Wind]] affinities, so an A support with any of them will give both units +1 defense, +7 accuracy, and +15 avoid. [[Astrid]] is Makalov's best option, as they join near the same time, are the same class, and Astrid's other options are mediocre. [[Haar]] is another decent option, having similar mobility (though flying) and making him an even better tank. Bastian is Makalov's weakest option, as he is an extremely lategame [[Sage]] with low mobility. | Makalov has a [[Thunder (affinity)|Thunder]] [[affinity]] which gives an avoid and Defense boost, further boosting his defensive capabilities. All of his support partners have [[Wind (affinity)|Wind]] affinities, so an A support with any of them will give both units +1 defense, +7 accuracy, and +15 avoid. [[Astrid]] is Makalov's best option, as they join near the same time, are the same class, and Astrid's other options are mediocre. [[Haar]] is another decent option, having similar mobility (though flying) and making him an even better tank. Bastian is Makalov's weakest option, as he is an extremely lategame [[Sage]] with low mobility. | ||
