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Sniper
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The Sniper (Japanese: スナイパー Sniper) is an advanced bow-wielding class which debuted in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and is present in all games in the Fire Emblem series. It is the promoted version of the Archer in most games, and of the Bow Fighter in Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776; in Gaiden and its remake Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, Snipers can in turn promote again to Bow Knights, while in Radiant Dawn, they can promote to Marksmen instead.
Snipers are primarily characterized by their exceptional skill and accuracy, augmented by the class's recurring tendency to receive skills enhancing it even further in certain games. Their strength and speed are also high, and they tend to possess competent defenses. However, they are crippled by their unsuitability for the enemy phase: as they are almost perpetually locked to 2 or 3 range, Snipers are vulnerable to enemies attacking them at close range, in which case they are entirely incapable of counter-attacking and are easily ganged-up upon and trapped. Ideally, rather than operating as the front line of an army, Snipers are best positioned behind close-range-capable allies in order to fight by picking off enemies beyond their range.
Stats
Base stats
Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon level |
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Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light | 24 | 7 | -- | 10 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | -- | Bow: 10 |
Gaiden | 30 | 12 | -- | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | -- | Bow |
Mystery of the Emblem | 24 | 7 | -- | 8 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | -- | Bow: 10 |
Genealogy of the Holy War | 40 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | -- | A |
Thracia 776 | 22/20 | 5/4 | 1 | 6 | 7/8 | 0 | 3 | -- | 7 | 7/5 | D |
The Binding Blade | 21/19 | 7/6 | -- | 6 | 5/7 | 0 | 5 | 2/3 | 6 | 8/7 | C |
The Blazing Blade | 21/19 | 7/6 | -- | 6 | 5/7 | 0 | 5 | 2/3 | 6 | 8/7 | C |
The Sacred Stones | 21/19 | 7/6 | -- | 6 | 5/7 | 0 | 5 | 2/3 | 6 | 8/7 | C |
Path of Radiance | 21 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 10 | C |
Radiant Dawn | 33 | 18 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 11 | C (+Crossbows) |
Shadow Dragon | 24 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | -- | C |
New Mystery of the Emblem | 24 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | -- | C |
Awakening | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | -- | E |
Fates | 19 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | -- | E |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia | 30 | 12 | -- | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | -- | |
Three Houses | 30 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 5 | -- | -- |
- Snipers in Gaiden and Shadows of Valentia also have a base class strength of 4 in Gaiden and 3 in Shadows of Valentia.
Max stats
Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon level |
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Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light | 52 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | Bow: 20 |
Gaiden | 52 | 40 | -- | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | -- | -- | Bow |
Mystery of the Emblem | 52 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | Bow: 20 |
Genealogy of the Holy War | 80 | 27 | 15 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 22 | 18 | 6 | -- | A |
Thracia 776 | 80 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | A |
The Binding Blade | 60 | 24/23 | -- | 30 | 29 | 30 | 22/21 | 23/25 | 15 | 20 | S |
The Blazing Blade | 60 | 25/24 | -- | 30 | 28/29 | 30 | 25/24 | 23/24 | 15 | 20 | S |
The Sacred Stones | 60 | 25/24 | -- | 30 | 28/29 | 30 | 25/24 | 23/24 | 15 | 20 | S |
Path of Radiance | 60 | 25 | 20 | 30 | 28 | 40 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 99 | S |
Radiant Dawn | 45 | 27 | 10 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 16 | ? | ? | S (+Crossbows) |
Shadow Dragon | 60 | 24 | 20 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 20 | 32 | -- | A |
New Mystery of the Emblem | 60 | 24 | 20 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 20 | 9 | -- | A |
Awakening | 80 | 41 | 30 | 48 | 40 | 45 | 40 | 31 | 8 | -- | A |
Fates | 55 | 31 | 25 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 8 | -- | S |
Class growth rates
Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Charm | Constitution* | Movement* | Weapon level |
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Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light | ? | ? | -- | ? | ? | 0% | ? | 0% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Gaiden | 150% | 50% | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Mystery of the Emblem | 80% | 20% | -- | 30% | 30% | 0% | 20% | 0% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Genealogy of the Holy War | 100% | 30% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 0% | 30% | 10% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Thracia 776 | 50/90% | 20/30% | 3% | 15/30% | 10/30% | 10/20% | 15/20% | -- | -- | 15/40% | 0% | -- |
The Binding Blade | 65% | 30% | -- | 30% | 20% | 30% | 15% | 15% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Blazing Blade | 65% | 30% | -- | 30% | 20% | 30% | 15% | 20/25% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Sacred Stones | 65% | 30% | -- | 30% | 20% | 30% | 15% | 20/25% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Path of Radiance | 60% | 45% | 10% | 55% | 45% | 30% | 35% | 35% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Radiant Dawn | 60/100% | 35/75% | 20/35% | 45/90% | 25/65% | 50/75% | 45/70% | 25/60% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Shadow Dragon | 40/80% | 10/20% | -10/0% | 20/30% | 30% | 0% | 10/20% | -10/20% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
New Mystery of the Emblem | 40/80% | 10/20% | -10/0% | 20/30% | 30% | 0% | 10/20% | -10/20% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Awakening | 45/90% | 15/35% | 0% | 30/50% | 15/40% | 0/35% | 15/30% | 5/25% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Fates | 10% | 15% | 0% | 20% | 15% | 5% | 10% | 0% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Player) |
-5% | 0% | -- | 10% | -5% | 0% | -5% | 0% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Enemy) |
120% | 50% | -- | 50% | 40% | 0% | 40% | 0% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Class modifiers
Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Charm | Movement |
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Class skills
Game | Skill | Learning conditions |
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Genealogy of the Holy War | Follow-Up | Innate. |
The Sacred Stones | Sure Strike | Innate. |
Path of Radiance | +15 crit | Innate. |
Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
Shove | Innate; hidden in Path of Radiance. |
Path of Radiance | Deadeye | Occult skill. |
Radiant Dawn | Critical +10 | Innate. |
Radiant Dawn | Critical +15 | Innate. (Part 4 enemies only) |
Shadow Dragon New Mystery of the Emblem |
+5 crit | Innate. |
Awakening | Hit Rate +20 | Learned at Level 5. |
Awakening Fates Three Houses |
Bowfaire | • Awakening: Learned at Level 15. • Fates: Learned from Level 15 and up. • Three Houses: Innate. |
Fates | +10 hit, +10 crit | Innate. |
Fates | Certain Blow | Learned from Level 5 and up. |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia | Bowrange +2 | Innate. |
Three Houses | Bowrange +1 | Innate. |
- The Binding Blade, The Blazing Blade, The Sacred Stones, Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn: Snipers are capable of boarding and attacking with ballista objects found on certain maps.
Class change
Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Archer |
Using an Orion's Bolt after reaching Level 10. | Sniper |
Gaiden
Trainee-like class | Method | Base class | Method | Advanced class | Method | Advanced class |
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Villager |
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. | Archer |
After reaching Level 7, at any Mila Shrine. | Sniper |
After reaching Level 10, at any Mila Shrine. | Bow Knight |
Mystery of the Emblem
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Archer |
Using an Orion's Bolt after reaching Level 10. | Sniper |
Genealogy of the Holy War
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Bow Fighter |
Choosing the option "Class change" in the home castle after reaching Level 20. | Sniper |
Thracia 776
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Bow Fighter |
Using a Knight Proof after reaching Level 10. | Sniper |
The Binding Blade
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Archer |
Using an Orion's Bolt after reaching Level 10. | Sniper |
The Blazing Blade
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Archer |
Using an Orion's Bolt or Earth Seal after reaching Level 10. | Sniper |
The Sacred Stones
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Archer |
Using an Orion's Bolt or Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | Sniper or Ranger |
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. |
Path of Radiance
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Archer |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21. | Sniper |
Radiant Dawn
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class | Promotion method | Master class |
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Archer |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21. | Sniper |
Using a Master Crown after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21. | Marksman |
Shadow Dragon
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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File:Bs fe12 gordin archer bow.png Archer |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | File:Bs fe12 gordin sniper bow.png Sniper |
New Mystery of the Emblem
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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File:Bs fe12 gordin archer bow.png Archer |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | File:Bs fe12 gordin sniper bow.png Sniper |
Awakening
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Archer |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | Sniper or Bow Knight |
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. |
Fates
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Archer |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | Sniper or Kinshi Knight |
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Trainee-like class | Method | Base class | Method | Advanced class | Method | Advanced class | Method | Over class |
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Villager |
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. | Archer |
After reaching Level 7, at any Mila Shrine. | File:Ma 3ds03 sniper kliff playable.gif Sniper |
After reaching Level 10, at any Mila Shrine. | File:Ma 3ds03 bow knight kliff playable.gif Bow Knight |
After reaching Level 20, at the Altar of the Marksman. | Oliphantier |
Three Houses
Base class | Certification requirements | Advanced class |
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Any class | Level 20 Advanced Seal A |
Sniper |
This class is available for any unit. |
Warriors
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Archer |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 15. | Sniper |
Playable Snipers
Playable Characters | |
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Name | Game |
Jeorge | Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
Briggid | Genealogy of the Holy War |
Klein | The Binding Blade |
Igrene | The Binding Blade |
Louise | The Blazing Blade |
Innes | The Sacred Stones, Awakening |
Shinon | Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn |
Rolf | Radiant Dawn |
Tomas | New Mystery of the Emblem |
Clarisse | New Mystery of the Emblem ("Three Assassins" only) |
Shamir | Three Houses |
Playable Sniper units in the Fire Emblem series. |
Notable enemy Snipers
Enemy Units | |
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Name | Game |
Wolff | Gaiden |
Draco | Genealogy of the Holy War, Thracia 776, Awakening |
Denning | The Blazing Blade |
Norris | Path of Radiance |
Silvano | Radiant Dawn |
Clarisse | New Mystery of the Emblem |
Setsuna | Fates: Conquest |
Takumi | Fates: Conquest |
Bernadetta | Three Houses |
Ashe | Three Houses |
Ignatz | Three Houses |
Shamir | Three Houses |
Enemy Sniper units in the Fire Emblem series. |
Notable NPC Snipers
Playable Characters | |
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Name | Game |
Takumi | Fates: Conquest |
Shamir | Three Houses |
Neutral Sniper units in the Fire Emblem series. |
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Trivia
- The Sniper is one of only two classes to appear in every game in the Fire Emblem series, along with the Pegasus Knight. Of the two, it is the only one which wields the same weapon type in every game with no additions or changes. It is also the only one to be playable in every game in the series.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Sniper |
A marksman wielding a bow or gun, specializing in observing and striking the enemy at long range under cover. In reality, actual snipers almost never operate in the thick of combat as they do in Fire Emblem. |
Spanish |
Tirador |
Sniper |
French |
Archer d'élite |
Elite archer |
German |
Scharfschütze |
Sniper |
Italian |
Tiratore scelto |
Sharpshooter |
Dutch |
Scherpschutter |
Sniper |
Korean |
스나이퍼 |
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Simplified Chinese |
狙击手 |
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Traditional Chinese |
狙擊手 |
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Gallery
Artwork of the Sniper from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.
Artwork of a Sniper from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
The generic Sniper portrait in Mystery of the Emblem.
The generic Sniper portrait in Genealogy of the Holy War.
The generic Sniper portrait in Thracia 776.
- Generic portrait sniper fe06.gif
The generic Sniper portrait in the Game Boy Advance games.
The generic Sniper portrait in Shadow Dragon.
The generic Sniper portrait in New Mystery of the Emblem.
The generic Sniper portrait in Awakening.
The generic Sniper portrait in Fates.
The generic Sniper portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
The generic Sniper Specter/Death Mask portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
An enemy Sniper in Path of Radiance.
An enemy Sniper in Radiant Dawn.
References
This article is part of Project Classes, a project focused in writing articles for every class present in the Fire Emblem series. |
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