Changing classes in Fire Emblem games has always been significant, allowing units to unlock new skills and abilities. Fire Emblem: Three Homes is not any different, but the class system has been majorly overhauled with this game.
If you think it’s as straightforward as popping an item once somebody hits level 20, think again.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Exclusive Classes
There are six types of classes in Three Houses. Each of these class types includes unique classes that boast their weapon skills, class abilities, and unlock requirements.
It’s also important to know that some characters are more suited to certain classes.
| Class Title | Weapon Skill | Requirements | Abilities/Description |
| Lord | Sword, Lance, Authority | Sword: Rank D or higher.
Authority: Rank C or higher. |
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| Armored Lord | Axe, Authority, Heavy Armor | TBA | Only for Lord Classes. Strong Authority and Axe Proficiency |
| Emperor | None | You will automatically receive this in Part 2 when Edelgard gets the twin-headed eagle heavy armor. | Only for Edelgard. |
| Great Lord | None | Automatically acquired in the main story after Dimitri acquires the Battle Gear of the King of Lions from Rodrigue. | For Dimitri Only. |
| Barbarossa | None | Automatically acquired after Claude acquires the Silk Dragon Armor from Nardel during the main story. | For Claude only. |
| Enlightened One | None | You will automatically receive this in Part 1, Chapter 11 | For Byleth only.
High Stats, Uses Magic. +5 Strength/Might when Sword equipped. Experience bonuses of +3 to Sword, +2 to Brawl, +3 to Faith and +3 to Authority. Immune against Terrain damage. Sacred Power (Mastery Bonus): Adjacent allies deal more damage and have -3 damage reduction upon them. |
Class Tips
From the time you reach level 30 and become a Master Class, you can see all of the classes and possess an understanding of their various requirements and benefits.
You can start assigning skills at this point as well so we advise that you do this in accordance with your preferred course.
Allocate skills in a means which makes your team fit your favorite playstyle and plan. As an example, if your standard plan is to lure enemies outside before pouncing on them then be sure to have units with high protection.
