Raven: Difference between revisions

|recruit=[[Whereabouts Unknown|Chapter 16E/17H]], enemy, talk to with [[Priscilla]]

|recruit=[[Whereabouts Unknown|Chapter 17]], enemy, talk to with [[Priscilla]]

Raven might be the player's only [[Hero]], assuming that they do not recruit [[Harken]]. Despite starting at the relatively low level of 5, Raven is often considered one of the game's best foot units. His base stats as a mercenary are already solid in Normal Mode, but in Hard Mode, they become excellent. Adding to this, Raven's growths give him strength, skill, and speed on top of his already-stellar bases in these areas. This gives him absurd offense early on, and it continues to develop as he gains levels. He will one-round plenty of enemies, even at base level. Raven's high HP growth, coupled with an already solid starting HP of 25 to 29, also prevents him from being dangerously frail.

Raven's low luck, however, makes him somewhat susceptible to critical hits, thus limiting his effectiveness against swordmasters, berserkers, and units that wield killer weapons. While Raven's constitution is suitable for wielding swords, at 8 (9 after promotion), this constitution prevents him from wielding many axes in the game without taking a speed penalty. However, this can be remedied with his high potential speed. Also, the axes he will wield the most, [[Iron Axe]]s and [[Hand Axe]]s, both have a low weight.

Raven's defense is mediocre but adequate for soaking physical hits in tandem with his high HP. His low resistance makes strong magic enemies dangerous, though, and he is easy prey for status staves. This will hold him back in chapters like [[Genesis]] and [[Cog of Destiny]]. [[Pure Water]]s and the likely [[Barrier]] spam will help him, though.

Raven's biggest problem will never be about his stats, though, or even his weapon types. He eventually gets 1-2 range, and he has everything a player could want for a combat unit. The most significant issue is that good combat becomes ubiquitous later in the game. As the game continues, the ability to one-round enemies is not a rare niche anymore. Raven's stats become overkill. Trained mounted units like [[Kent]], [[Sain]], [[Marcus]], [[Lowen]], and [[Heath]] can one-round with greater efficiency because of their higher movement. Another point in their favor is that their mounts give them utility unrelated to combat. At the same time, Raven will always strictly be a combat unit. Raven also obviously lacks staff utility.

Overall, Raven's bases and growths make him an invaluable combat unit upon his join time. Still, it is likely for him to fall off as the game continues. Different, more versatile units can achieve adequate combat parameters. If continued use is desired, though, he can still pull his weight easily.

===Starting stats===

===Skill set===

{{quote|So you're the tactician, huh? I'm Raven. I'm just a mercenary. I work for these guys now, so it looks like I'll take your orders. What are you waiting for? What do you need me to do?|Raven, in [[The Port of Badon|Chapter 17x: The Port of Badon]], Hector's Tale}}

{{Flavor Text

|game1={{title|The Blazing Blade}}

|english1=A troubled mercenary with a<br>grudge against House Ostia.

|japanese1=影のある傭兵<br>オスティアに恨みがある

|game2={{title|Heroes}}<!--<br><small>(Raven: Peerless Fighter)</small>-->

|english2=A noble heir whose true name is Raymond.<br>Works as a mercenary to enact revenge.<br>Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.

|japanese2=コンウォル侯爵家の嫡男で、本名はレイモンド。<br>復讐のため、傭兵に身をやつしている。<br>（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣』）

<div class="thumbcaption">Raven's (left) and Harken's (right) Hero sprites</div>

FEH Raven 01.png|Artwork of Raven: Peerless Fighter from {{title|Heroes}}.

FEH Raven 02.png|Artwork of Raven: Peerless Fighter from {{title|Heroes}}.

FEH Raven 02a.png|Artwork of Raven: Peerless Fighter from {{title|Heroes}}.

FEH Raven 03.png|Artwork of Raven: Peerless Fighter from {{title|Heroes}}.