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|image=[[File:Ss fe14 f-samurai.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:Ss fe14 f-samurai.png|200px]]
|caption=[[Hana]] as a Samurai in {{title|Fates}}.
|caption=[[Hana]] as a Samurai in {{title|Fates}}.
|flavor_text=
|flavor_text=Hoshidan. A warrior striving to master the katana. Benefits from high Spd.
|type=Infantry
|weapons=[[Katana]]
|weapons=[[Katana]]
|skills=[[Flowing Strike]], [[Vantage]] <small>({{title|Fates}})</small>
|skills=[[Duelist's Blow]], [[Vantage]]
}}
}}
The (Japanese: {{hover|侍|samurai}} ''Samurai'') is a [[:Category:Base classes|base]] [[class]] debuting in {{FE14}}. The class exclusively wields [[katana]]. It is highly similar in function to the [[Myrmidon]] class of previous titles, excelling in [[speed]] and [[skill]], but lacking in physical [[strength]] and [[defense]]. Units in this class may promote to either [[Trueblade]] or [[Weapon Master]].
 
The '''Samurai''' (Japanese: {{hl|侍|Samurai}} ''Samurai'') is a [[:Category:Base classes|base]] infantry [[class]] debuting in {{FE14}}. The class exclusively wields [[katana]]. It is highly similar in function to the [[Myrmidon]] class of previous titles, excelling in [[speed]] and [[Skill (stat)|skill]], but lacking in physical [[strength]] and [[defense]]. Units in this class may promote to either [[Swordmaster]]s or [[Master of Arms|Masters of Arms]].


==Stats==
==Stats==
===Base stats===
===Base stats===
{{BaseStats
{{BaseStats
|gameo={{title|Fates}}
|game1={{title|Fates}}
|hpo=??
|hp1=17
|stro=??
|str1=4
|mago=??
|mag1=0
|sklo=??
|skl1=5
|spdo=??
|spd1=8
|lucko=??
|luck1=3
|defo=??
|def1=3
|reso=??
|res1=3
|movo=??
|mov1=5
|cono=--
|wpnr1={{Sword14}} E
|wpnro={{Sword3DS|h}} ?
}}
}}


===Max stats===
===Max stats===
{{MaxStats
{{MaxStats
|gameo={{title|Fates}}
|game1={{title|Fates}}
|hpo=40
|hp1=40
|stro=20
|str1=20
|mago=16
|mag1=16
|sklo=23
|skl1=23
|spdo=25
|spd1=25
|lucko=24
|luck1=24
|defo=18
|def1=18
|reso=20
|res1=20
|movo=??
|mov1=7
|cono=--
|wpnr1={{Sword14}} B
|wpnro={{Sword3DS|h}} B
}}
}}


===Class growth rates===
===Class growth rates===
{{ClassGrowths
{{ClassGrowths
|gameo={{title|Fates}}
|game1={{title|Fates}}
|hpo=10%
|hp1={{h|10|Player}}/{{h|70|Enemy}}%
|stro=10%
|str1={{h|10|Player}}/{{h|45|Enemy}}%
|mago=0%
|mag1=0%
|sklo=15%
|skl1={{h|15|Player}}/{{h|55|Enemy}}%
|spdo=20%
|spd1={{h|20|Player}}/{{h|65|Enemy}}%
|lucko=15%
|luck1={{h|15|Player}}/{{h|35|Enemy}}%
|defo=0%
|def1={{h|0|Player}}/{{h|35|Enemy}}%
|reso=10%
|res1={{h|10|Player}}/{{h|45|Enemy}}%
}}
}}


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{{ClassSkills
{{ClassSkills
|game1={{title|Fates}}
|game1={{title|Fates}}
|skill1=[[File:Is 3ds flowing strike.png]] [[Flowing Strike]]
|skill1={{Item|14|Duelist's Blow}}
|learn1=???
|learn1=Learned from Level&nbsp;1 and up.
|-
|-
|gamee={{title|Fates}}
|game2={{title|Fates}}
|skille=[[File:Is 3ds vantage.png]] [[Vantage]]
|skill2={{Item|14|Vantage}}
|learne=???
|learn2=Learned from Level&nbsp;10 and up.
}}
}}


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===''Fates''===
===''Fates''===
{{Class Change Branched
{{Class Change Branched
|sprite1=<!--[[File:Ma 3ds samurai playable.gif]]-->
|sprite1=[[File:Ma 3ds02 samurai playable.gif]]
|basic class=Samurai
|basic class=Samurai
|promotion method=Using a [[Master Seal]] after reaching Level 10.
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|14|Master Seal|image=class change}} after reaching Level&nbsp;10.
|sprite2=<!--[[File:Ma 3ds trueblade playable.gif]]-->
|sprite2=[[File:Ma 3ds02 swordmaster playable.gif]]
|promoted class 1=Trueblade
|promoted class 1=Swordmaster
|sprite3=<!--[[File:Ma 3ds weapon master playable.gif]]-->
|sprite3=[[File:Ma 3ds02 master of arms playable.gif]]
|promoted class 2=Weapon Master
|promoted class 2=Master of Arms
|condition=The player may freely choose.
|condition=The player may freely choose.
}}
}}
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==Playable Samurai==
==Playable Samurai==
{{Notable Units
{{Notable Units
| units = player
|units=player
| name1 = Hana
|name1=Hana
| game1 = {{title|Fates}}<i>: Birthright</i>
|game1={{title|Fates}}{{Birthright}}{{Revelation}}
|name2=Hinata
|game2={{title|Fates}}{{Birthright}}{{Revelation}}
|name3=Hisame
|game3={{title|Fates}}{{Birthright}}{{Revelation}}
}}
}}


==Notable enemy Samurai==
==Notable enemy Samurai==
<!--{{Notable Units
{{Notable Units
| units = enemy
|units=enemy
| name1 = Hana
|name1=Hinata
| game1 = {{title|Fates}}<i>: Conquest</i>
|game1={{title|Fates}}{{Conquest}}
}}-->
}}
 
==Flavor text==
{{DescriptionHdr}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Fates}}
|english=Hoshidan. A warrior striving to master<br>the katana. Benefits from high Spd.
|japanese=白夜の兵種。刀の道を歩む者。<br>速さを活かした闘いを得意とする。
}}
{{DescriptionFtr}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In cutscenes, Samurai are the only infantry troops of Hoshido seen. In a few cutscenes, some Samurai are seen equipped with Lances and are depicted with different headwear.
==Etymology and other languages==
{{Names
|eng-name=Samurai
|eng-mean=''[[wikipedia:Samurai|Samurai]]'' were a class of highly-regarded warriors in medieval to early-modern Japan. All ''samurai'' were servants of lords and came from high-class, noble families themselves, similar to European knights, and they followed a way of life known as ''[[wikipedia:Bushido|Bushidō]]''. Contrary to their depiction in-game, ''samurai'' did not fight exclusively with swords, but are most commonly associated with them.
|jpn-name={{h|侍|Samurai}}
|jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Samurai'''.
|span-name=Samurái
|span-mean=Samurai
|fren-name=Samouraï
|fren-mean=Samurai
|ger-name=Samurai
|ital-name=Samurai
|kor-name={{h|사무라이|Samurai}}
|kor-mean=Samurai
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
<!--File:Ss fe14 samurai.png|[[Hana]] as a Samurai in {{title|Fates}}.-->
File:Generic portrait samurai fe14.png|The generic Samurai portrait in {{title|Fates}}.
File:Generic portrait samurai fe14.png|The generic Samurai portrait in {{title|Fates}}.
File:Ss fe14 f-samurai.png|[[Hana]] as a Samurai in {{title|Fates}}.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Etymology and other languages==
{{Names
|eng-fan-name=Samurai
|jap-name={{hover|侍|Samurai}}
|jap-mean=In medieval to early-modern Japan, samurai were highly regarded warriors who followed a way of life known as [[wikipedia:Bushido|Bushidō]]. Contrary to their depiction in-game, samurai did not fight exclusively with swords, but are most commonly associated with them.
|fren-name=
|fren-mean=
|ger-name=
|ger-mean=
|span-name=
|span-mean=
|ital-name=
|ital-mean=
}}
{{refbar}}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Myrmidon]]
* [[Myrmidon]]
*[[Sword Fighter]]


{{Project Classes}}
{{Project Classes}}
[[Category:Classes]]
{{NavClassFE14}}
[[Category:Base classes]]
[[Category:Base classes]]
[[Category:Classes in Fire Emblem Fates]]

Latest revision as of 21:01, 28 March 2024

Samurai

Ss fe14 f-samurai.png
Hana as a Samurai in Fates.


Hoshidan. A warrior striving to master the katana. Benefits from high Spd.

Unit type(s)

Infantry

Weapon(s)

Katana

Skill(s)

Duelist's Blow, Vantage

The Samurai (Japanese: Samurai) is a base infantry class debuting in Fire Emblem Fates. The class exclusively wields katana. It is highly similar in function to the Myrmidon class of previous titles, excelling in speed and skill, but lacking in physical strength and defense. Units in this class may promote to either Swordmasters or Masters of Arms.

Stats

Base stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Fates 17 4 0 5 8 3 3 3 5 -- Swords/Katanas E

Max stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level
Fates 40 20 16 23 25 24 18 20 7 -- Swords/Katanas B

Class growth rates

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Charm Constitution* Movement* Weapon level
Fates 10/70% 10/45% 0% 15/55% 20/65% 15/35% 0/35% 10/45% -- -- -- --
See class growth rate for more details on the mechanics of class growths in each game.

Class skills

Game Skill Learning conditions
Fates Duelist's Blow Learned from Level 1 and up.
Fates Vantage Learned from Level 10 and up.

Class change

Fates

Base class Promotion method Advanced class
Ma 3ds02 samurai playable.gif
Samurai
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. Ma 3ds02 swordmaster playable.gif
Swordmaster
or
Ma 3ds02 master of arms playable.gif
Master of Arms
Promotion choice criteria: The player may freely choose.

Playable Samurai

Playable Characters
Name Game
Hana FatesBirthrightRevelation
Hinata FatesBirthrightRevelation
Hisame FatesBirthrightRevelation
Playable Samurai units in the Fire Emblem series.

Notable enemy Samurai

Enemy Units
Name Game
Hinata FatesConquest
Enemy Samurai units in the Fire Emblem series.

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Fates
Hoshidan. A warrior striving to master
the katana. Benefits from high Spd.
白夜の兵種。刀の道を歩む者。
速さを活かした闘いを得意とする。

Trivia

  • In cutscenes, Samurai are the only infantry troops of Hoshido seen. In a few cutscenes, some Samurai are seen equipped with Lances and are depicted with different headwear.

Etymology and other languages

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

Samurai

Samurai were a class of highly-regarded warriors in medieval to early-modern Japan. All samurai were servants of lords and came from high-class, noble families themselves, similar to European knights, and they followed a way of life known as Bushidō. Contrary to their depiction in-game, samurai did not fight exclusively with swords, but are most commonly associated with them.

Japanese

Officially romanized as Samurai.

Spanish

Samurái

Samurai

French

Samouraï

Samurai

German

Samurai

--

Italian

Samurai

--

Korean

사무라이

Samurai

Gallery

See also

Project Classes.png This article is part of Project Classes, a project focused in writing articles for every class present in the Fire Emblem series.
Classes in Fire Emblem Fates
Base classes ApothecaryArcherCavalierDark MageDivinerFighterKitsuneKnightMercenaryMonkNinjaNohr PrinceNohr PrincessOni SavageOutlawSamuraiShrine MaidenSky KnightSpear FighterTroubadourVillagerWolfskinWyvern Rider
Advanced classes AdventurerBerserkerBasaraBlacksmithBow KnightButlerDark KnightFalcon KnightGeneralGreat KnightGreat MasterHeroHoshido NobleKinshi KnightMaidMalig KnightMaster NinjaMaster of ArmsMechanistMerchantNine-TailsNohr NobleOni ChieftainOnmyojiPaladinPriestessSniperSorcererSpear MasterStrategistSwordmasterWolfssegnerWyvern Lord
Non-human classes Astral DragonAutomatonFacelessFeral DragonStoneborn
Other classes BallisticianBlight DragonClericDark FalconDread FighterEmpty VesselGrandmasterGreat LordLancerLodestarLordMyrmidonNohrian KingOutrealm ClassPegasus KnightSilent DragonSongstressVanguardWitch