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Hit rate

From Fire Emblem Wiki, your source on Fire Emblem information. By fans, for fans.
Not to be confused with the hit stat applied to weapons.
Archers like Norne tend to consistently be very accurate, because their good skill stat and the high accuracy of their Bows gives them high hit rates.

Hit rate or accuracy (Japanese: 命中 hit) is a calculation determining the accuracy of a unit's attacks and their chance of successfully striking and harming their opponent. Hit rate is calculated primarily using the unit's skill stat and their equipped weapon's hit stat, and depending on the individual Fire Emblem series game may include other factors such as their luck stat and bonuses awarded by supports, skills, and the weapon triangle.

Hit rate can be loosely divided into two separate calculations: a unit's base hit rate, which is calculated first from the unit's stats and typically displayed on a unit's profile, weapons and other bonuses, and the battle hit rate, the calculation used and displayed in actual battles which takes into account the opponent's avoid.

Calculations

Base hit rate

Game Formula Notes
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Physical accuracy: Hit + (Skill)
Magical accuracy: Hit
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Gaiden Physical accuracy: Hit + (Skill)
Magical accuracy: Hit
--
Mystery of the Emblem Hit + (Skill × 2) + Support bonus If the support effect is not relevant, the support bonus is taken to be 0.
Genealogy of the Holy War Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Authority bonus) + (Charm bonus)
+ (Lover bonus) + (Weapon triangle advantage/disadvantage)
If the authority, Charm, lover or weapon triangle effects are not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Thracia 776 Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck) + (Support bonus) + (Authority bonus)
+ (Charm bonus) + (Weapon triangle advantage/disadvantage)
If the authority, Charm, support or weapon triangle effects are not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
The Binding Blade Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus)
+ (Weapon triangle advantage/disadvantage)
If the support or weapon triangle effects are not relevant, the bonus is taken to be 0.
The Blazing Blade Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus)
+ (Weapon triangle advantage/disadvantage) + (S level bonus) + (Tactician bonus)
If the support, weapon triangle, S level or tactician effects are not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
The Sacred Stones Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus)
+ (Weapon triangle advantage/disadvantage) + (S level bonus)
If the support, weapon triangle or S level effects are not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Path of Radiance Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus)
+ (Weapon triangle advantage/disadvantage) + (Biorhythm bonus)
If the support, weapon triangle or biorhythm effects are not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Radiant Dawn Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck) + (Biorhythm bonus)
+ (Weapon triangle advantage/disadvantage) + (Buddy support bonus) + (Authority bonus) + (Altitude bonus) + (Bow range penalty)
If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Bow range penalty is -30 for units attacking with bows from a range other than 2 spaces.
Shadow Dragon Hit + (Skill) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus)
+ (Weapon triangle advantage/disadvantage) + (Weapon level bonus) + (Class bonus)
If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
The class bonus is +5 for Snipers and +10 for Swordmasters.
New Mystery of the Emblem Hit + (Skill) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus)
+ (Weapon triangle advantage/disadvantage) + (Weapon level bonus) + (Class bonus) + (Lunatic Mode bonus)
If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
The class bonus is +5 for Snipers only.
The Lunatic Mode bonus is +10 for all enemies on Lunatic Mode and Lunatic′ Mode and is unavailable to the player.
Awakening Hit + (Skill × 1.5) + (Luck / 2) + (Support/Dual bonus)
+ (Weapon triangle advantage/disadvantage) + (Weapon level bonus) + (Skill bonus)
If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Fates Weapon hit: Hit + (Skill × 1.5) + (Luck / 2) + (Support/Dual bonus)
+ (Weapon triangle advantage/disadvantage) + (Weapon level bonus) + (Class bonus) + (Skill bonus)
Staff hit: Hit + (Magic) + (Skill) + (Weapon level bonus)
The class bonus is +5 for Master Ninjas and Sorcerers, and +10 for Snipers and Lodestars.
If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Shadows of Valentia Physical accuracy: Hit + (Skill) + (Support bonus)
Magical accuracy: Hit + [(Skill + Luck) / 2] + (Support bonus)
If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Three Houses Physical accuracy: Hit + (Dexterity) + (Support bonus) + (Ability bonus) + (Equipment bonus) + (Battalion bonus) − (Bow range penalty)
Magical accuracy: Hit + [(Dexterity + Luck) / 2] + (Support bonus) + (Ability bonus) + (Equipment bonus) + (Battalion bonus) − (Bow range penalty)
If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Bow range penalty is only relevant for units attacking with bows from further than 2 spaces; in such a case, the user suffers a penalty of [20 × (distance from target − 2)]; on Maddening, the total penalty is increased by 10 points. Bow range penalty caps at 60 on Normal and Hard, and at 70 on Maddening.[1]
Engage Weapon accuracy: Hit + (Dexterity × 2) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus) + (Skill bonus)
Staff accuracy: Hit + (Magic) + (Dexterity)
Cannon blast accuracy: Hit + (Strength + Dexterity + Build) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus) + (Skill bonus − (Range penalty)
If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Range penalty only relevant for units attacking with cannon blasts from further than 3 spaces; in such a case, the user suffers a penalty of [10 × (distance from target − 3)].[2]

Battle hit rate

In all games except Thracia 776, the minimum possible battle hit rate is 0%, while the maximum possible battle hit rate is 100%. An attack cannot be a critical hit unless it hits, thus even if the critical rate is 100% you will not always land a critical hit. They can also be blocked by Pavise or Dual Guards depending on the game. In all games from The Binding Blade onward, the displayed battle hit rate is not accurate and the actual battle hit rate is a hidden calculation averaging two random number generator rolls; for more details, see true hit.

The battle hit rate for offensive staves is an entirely separate calculation based on the resistance of the target and the magic stat of the staff's wielder; for this calculation, see Resistance § Calculations.

Game Formula Notes
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Physical hit rate: [(Unit's base physical hit rate) − (Opponent's physical avoid)]%
Magical hit rate: [(User's weapon's hit) − (Opponent's luck)]%
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Gaiden Physical hit rate: [(Unit's base physical hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%
Magical hit rate: [(User's spell's hit) − (Opponent's speed + luck)]%
Magical hit rate cannot exceed the spell's base hit.
Mystery of the Emblem [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --
Genealogy of the Holy War [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --
Thracia 776 [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% The minimum possible battle hit rate is 1%,
while the maximum possible battle hit rate is 99%.
The Binding Blade [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --
The Blazing Blade [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --
The Sacred Stones [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --
Path of Radiance [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --
Radiant Dawn [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --
Shadow Dragon [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --
New Mystery of the Emblem [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --
Awakening [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --
Fates [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --
Shadows of Valentia Physical hit rate: [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%
Magical hit rate: ([User's base hit rate] − [Opponent's (speed + luck) / 2])%
Magical hit rate cannot exceed the spell's base hit
without the aid of a support bonus.
Three Houses Physical hit rate: [(Unit's base physical hit rate) − (Opponent's physical avoid)]%
Magical hit rate: [(User's base magical hit rate) − (Opponent's magical avoid)]%
--
Engage [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% --

Skills affecting hit rate

Skills awarding hit rate bonuses or penalties
Item Effect Games
-- Nosferatu Always has a battle hit rate of 50, regardless of its user's skill or hit or of the target's avoid. Gaiden
Is 3ds01 charm.png Charm +10/+5 hit rate and avoid to all allied units within a 3-tile radius of the user. Genealogy of the Holy War, Thracia 776, Awakening
-- Sure Strike Maximizes the user's hit rate for a single strike when activated. The Sacred Stones
Is 3ds02 gamble.png Gamble Doubles critical hit rate and halves hit rate for the user for one round of attack on command./+10 critical hit rate, -5 hit rate./+10 critical hit rate, -10 hit rate. Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn, Awakening, Fates
Is wii insight.png Insight +20 hit rate when equipped. Janaff only. Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn
Is wii daunt.png Daunt -5 hit rate and avoid to all enemy units within a 3-tile radius of the user. Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn
Is gcn deadeye.png Deadeye Multiplies the user's hit rate by 2 for a single strike when activated.* Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn
Is wii corona.png Corona It nullifies the enemy's resistance and halves their accuracy for one turn when activated. Radiant Dawn
Is 3ds01 outdoor fighter.png Outdoor Fighter +10 hit rate and avoid in outdoor maps. Awakening
Is 3ds01 indoor fighter.png Indoor Fighter +10 hit rate and avoid in indoor maps. Awakening
Is 3ds01 patience.png Patience +10 hit rate and avoid during the opponent's phase. Awakening
Is 3ds01 prescience.png Prescience +10 hit rate and avoid during the unit's phase. Awakening
Is 3ds01 swordbreaker.png Swordbreaker +50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding a sword. Awakening, Fates
Is 3ds01 lancebreaker.png Lancebreaker +50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding a lance. Awakening, Fates
Is 3ds01 axebreaker.png Axebreaker +50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding an axe. Awakening, Fates
Is 3ds01 bowbreaker.png Bowbreaker +50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding a bow. Awakening, Fates
Is 3ds01 tomebreaker.png Tomebreaker +50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding a tome. Awakening, Fates
Is 3ds01 lucky seven.png Lucky Seven +20 hit rate and avoid during the first seven turns of a chapter/skirmish. Awakening, Fates
Is 3ds01 tantivy.png Tantivy +10 hit rate and avoid if there are no other allied units in a 3-tile radius of the user. Awakening
Is 3ds01 quick burn.png Quick Burn +15 hit rate and avoid during the first turn of a chapter/skirmish; each bonus decreases by 1 point per elapsed turn until the 15th turn, where the skill ceases effect. Awakening
Is 3ds01 slow burn.png Slow Burn +1 hit rate and avoid during the first turn of a chapter/skirmish; each bonus increases by 1 point per elapsed turn until the 15th turn (for a maximum +15 bonus for each), where the skill ceases effect. Awakening
Is 3ds01 underdog.png Underdog +15 hit rate and avoid if the user's level is lower than the opponent (counting advanced units as level 20 + their current displayed level). Awakening, Fates
Is 3ds01 even rhythm.png Even Rhythm +10 hit rate and avoid during even-numbered turns. Awakening
Is 3ds01 odd rhythm.png Odd Rhythm +10 hit rate and avoid during odd-numbered turns. Awakening
Is 3ds01 hit rate +10.png Hit Rate +10 +10 hit rate when equipped. Awakening
Is 3ds01 hit rate +20.png Hit Rate +20 +20 hit rate when equipped. Awakening, Three Houses
Is 3ds01 hawkeye.png Hawkeye Maximizes hit rate when equipped. Awakening
Is 3ds02 supportive.png Supportive +10 hit rate to the lead unit when the user is the support unit in a Tag Team or Pair Up and the pair has at least a C-rank support. Fates
Is 3ds02 wind disciple.png Wind Disciple +10 hit rate when the user's HP is not full. Fates
Is 3ds02 perfectionist.png Perfectionist +15 Hit rate and Avoid if user's HP = 100%. Fates
Is 3ds02 forceful partner.png Forceful Partner +15 hit rate to the lead unit when the user is the support unit and Corrin is the lead unit. Fates
Is 3ds02 perspicacious.png Perspicacious +5 hit rate to all allies. Fates
Is 3ds02 certain blow.png Certain Blow +40 hit rate if user initiates combat. Fates
Is 3ds02 shurikenbreaker.png Shurikenbreaker +50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding a shuriken. Fates
Is ns01 skill self buff.png Confidence +15 Hit rate and Avoid if user's HP = 100%. Three Houses
Is ns01 skill gambit.png Lady Knight +3 Might and +5 Hit rate when using gambits. Three Houses
Is ns01 heartseeker.png Murderous Intent +20 Hit rate if user initiates combat. Three Houses
Is ns01 offensive tactics.png Offensive Tactics +5 Might and +20 Hit rate when using gambits. Three Houses
Is ns02 hit +15.png Hit +15 +15 hit rate when equipped. Engage

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
The Binding Blade
Chance that the attack will hit.
Affected by terrain and enemies.*
攻撃が命中する確率です
敵の回避 地形がかかわります
The Blazing Blade
Chance that the attack will hit.
Affected by terrain and enemies.
攻撃が命中する確率です
敵の回避 地形がかかわります
The Sacred Stones
Chance that the attack will hit.
Affected by terrain and enemies.
攻撃が命中する確率です
敵の回避 地形がかかわります
Path of Radiance
The chance that the attack will hit.
This is affected by terrain and
the enemy unit's defenses.
攻撃が命中する確率です
敵の回避や地形で変化します
Radiant Dawn
The chance that the attack will hit.
This is affected by the terrain and
the enemy unit's defenses.
攻撃が命中する確率
敵の回避や地形によって変化
Awakening
Hit Rate. Affects the odds
attacks will connect.
高いほど攻撃が命中しやすい
Fates
Hit Rate. Affects the odds of
hitting an enemy unit.
高いほど攻撃が命中しやすい
Three Houses
Affects the odds of hitting an enemy unit.
高いほど攻撃が命中しやすい。
Engage
Hit rate. Determines the
odds of landing an attack.
攻撃を命中させる能力。高いほど
攻撃が当たりやすくなる

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Hit rate

--

Japanese

命中

Hit, in the context of describing accuracy; eg a direct hit, a bull's eye.

Spanish

Golpe

Hit. Abbreviated to Gol in Shadows of Valentia due to space restrictions.

French

Précision

Accuracy. Abbreviated to Prc due to space restrictions.

German

Trefferquote

Hit rate. Abbreviated to Trf. due to space restrictions.

Italian

Colpisca

Hit. Abbreviated to Clp due to space restrictions.

Dutch

Precisie

Accuracy. Abbreviated to Prec. due to space restrictions.

References

  1. kebFE / KeeperOfChemistry, Bow Hit Rate Penalty, Triangle Attack, Retrieved: July 30, 2020
  2. Special Weapons, Serenes Forest, Retrieved: September 29, 2023

See also

Game mechanics
Out-of-battle management Base (BarracksBase CampBase conversationEveryone's ConditionsExpeditionGarreg Mach Monastery (Abyss) • My CastleSomniel) • Bonus experienceDungeonsGameplay modes (DifficultyCreature CampaignNew Game +) • GoldLessonsMila ShrinesPeddlerPreparationsRenownShopping (ArmoryBargainsForgeItem shopMerchantOnline shopSecret shop) • Supply convoyWorld map
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Stats Units ActionAffinityAuthorityBiorhythmCharmClass (Class masteryClass relative powerUnit type) • Constitution (Aid) • DefenseExperienceFollow-up critical multiplierGrowth rateHit pointHoly BloodInventoryLevelLuckMagicMovementProficiencyResistanceSkillSpeedStrengthWeapon levelWeight
Weapons Brave weaponCritical rateDurabilityHitKill bonusMightPersonal weaponsRangeWeapon experienceWeapon levelWeightWorth
Unit mechanics and commands AdjutantAttack (Counterattack) • Auto-BattleBattalion (Gambit) • CantoChain attackChain GuardClass change (Reclass) • Combat artCrestsDance (GaldrarPlaySing) • Death (Decoy) • DismountDragon VeinEmblem RingsFatigueInventoryLaguz transformationLove (JealousyInheritance) • Pair UpRallyRecruitmentRescue (Capture) • Skills (Offensive skill) • SmashStaggering BlowStatus effectsSupportTalkTradeUnit (AvatarBond unitsBonus unitEinherjarLoan unitPrisonerReplacement unitSubstitute character) • Visit
Calculations AttackAttack speedAvoidBonus damageCritical hit (Combination bonusDodgeTriangle Attack) • Hit rate (True hit) • Random number generatorWeapon triangle (Trinity of magic)
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