Hunter

Beginner

Who suits this class. 9 characters have Hunter on their recommended class path: Halvin (step 1 of 4), Inyoni (step 1 of 4), Kiroc (step 1 of 4), Leda (step 1 of 4), Lilian (step 1 of 4), Nuzzuo (step 1 of 4), Peppe (step 1 of 4), Peter (step 1 of 4), Ursula (step 1 of 4). The paths come from the units guide.

What to train

Train one of these

SwordrankD
BowrankD

The exam table lists these as a choice, not a requirement.

Other gates

Level: 5
Renown: 1
Item: Beginner License

Weapons it uses

Bow
Sword

Weapons and movement

Bow D
Sword D

Movement: foot · 4 tiles

Skills

Class skills: Hunting Basics

Requirement and unlock

Level 5, Renown 1 · Beginner License

Exam skills: pick from Sword D, Bow D

Unlocks the Beginner tier itself, obtained from a license vendor or exploration. No weapon/skill proficiency rank is documented as a prerequisite for this tier.

Promotes to

Archer

Stats

Stat modifiers

HP0

Str0

Mag0

Dex+1

Spd+1

Lck0

Def0

Res0

Cha0

Flat changes to a unit's stats while it is in this class. They are not base stats; class base and max stats are not published yet.

Growth bonus

HP10%

Str0%

Mag0%

Dex10%

Spd10%

Lck0%

Def0%

Res0%

Cha0%

Abilities

Master Ability: Hunting Basics. Grants Dex/Spd +1

Best characters

Ordered by how many published class guides put the unit in this class, then this guide's own class path, then how the unit's preferred skills match the class exam. Ties go to the higher guide tier. The plates under a lord’s name are the guide’s tier on that route; the dark plate is the guide’s overall tier; the outlined plate is the community tier from site votes.

LedaRecommended by Game8, Game8 Japan, GameWith; on this guide's class path.Step 1 of 4: Hunter → Archer → Dancer → Shadow Seeker.
- Not recruitable on Cai’s route
- Not recruitable on Dietrich’s route
- Not recruitable on Theodora’s route
PeppeRecommended by Game8, Game8 Japan, GameWith; on this guide's class path.Step 1 of 4: Hunter → Archer → Sniper → Sword Master.
- Not recruitable on Leda’s route
UrsulaRecommended by Game8, Game8 Japan, GameWith; on this guide's class path.Step 1 of 4: Hunter → Archer → Sniper → Shadow Seeker.
- Not recruitable on Leda’s route
KirocRecommended by Game8, Game8 Japan, GameWith; on this guide's class path.Step 1 of 4: Hunter → Archer → Sniper → Bow Knight.
PeterRecommended by Game8, Game8 Japan, GameWith; on this guide's class path.Step 1 of 4: Hunter → Archer → Sniper → Bow Adept.
LilianRecommended by Game8, Game8 Japan, GameWith; on this guide's class path.Step 1 of 4: Hunter → Archer → Sniper → Bow Adept.
NuzzuoRecommended by Game8, Game8 Japan; on this guide's class path.Step 1 of 4: Hunter → Rogue → Forest Knight → Bow Knight.
HalvinRecommended by Game8, Game8 Japan; on this guide's class path.Step 1 of 4: Hunter → Archer → Forest Knight → Bow Knight.
DiegoRecommended by Game8 Japan, GameWith.
CataniaRecommended by Game8 Japan, GameWith.
DietrichRecommended by Game8 Japan, GameWith.
- Not recruitable on Cai’s route
- Not recruitable on Theodora’s route
- Not recruitable on Leda’s route
InyoniRecommended by Game8; on this guide's class path.Step 1 of 4: Hunter → Archer → Sniper → Bow Knight.
JesterRecommended by GameWith.
MikaelaRecommended by Game8 Japan.
AlexandraPrefers Sword, which the class exam asks for.◇ our recommendation: inferred from skill preferences; no published guide names this class for the unit
GuzranPrefers Sword, which the class exam asks for.◇ our recommendation: inferred from skill preferences; no published guide names this class for the unit
SiroccoPrefers Sword, which the class exam asks for.◇ our recommendation: inferred from skill preferences; no published guide names this class for the unit
BertrandPrefers Sword, which the class exam asks for.◇ our recommendation: inferred from skill preferences; no published guide names this class for the unit
CreekPrefers Sword, which the class exam asks for.◇ our recommendation: inferred from skill preferences; no published guide names this class for the unit
LorettaPrefers Sword, which the class exam asks for.◇ our recommendation: inferred from skill preferences; no published guide names this class for the unit

9 more units prefer a skill this class’s exam asks for.

Community tier

B (fireemblemfortunesweave.wiki pre-release tier list (6 August 2026))

Reason (optional)

0 votes so far

Characters who use Hunter

Peter (class path)
Lilian (class path)
Ursula (class path)
Leda (class path)
Halvin (class path)
Peppe (class path)
Inyoni (class path)
Nuzzuo (class path)
Kiroc (class path)

Sources

Confidence: verified

Not yet documented: max stats.

Last updated 24 October 2026. Written and checked by the guide author; every record names its sources. See how this guide is sourced and what changed.