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Echidna has high bases in [[speed]] and [[Skill (stat)|skill]], and the rest of her bases are decent for her join time. Unfortunately, she has low growths in every stat besides [[HP]], ensuring that her stats will quickly fall off, especially in her questionable defensive parameters. Echidna's weapon levels are fairly high, allowing her to wield powerful weapons such as [[Killer Axe]]s, [[Killing Edge]]s, and [[Wyrmslayer]]s at base; this, along with her high strength and speed, allows her to be a potent combat unit in her joining chapter and many of the following chapters, but she is held back by her long-term durability. Echidna's high base weapon levels allow her to use [[Durandal]] or [[Armads]] relatively early, but other units will surpass her in the long term. If the player does wish to use her long-term, she will want a [[Body Ring]] to allow her to use heavier axes better, and few units will compete with her for it.

Depending on the route taken after [[The Misty Isles|Chapter 9]], one of either Echidna or Bartre may be recruited; Echidna is recruited in the north route, which is played if neither of the northernmost [[village]]s is visited or if the left one is. Bartre has higher HP, luck, defense,  and strength. While Barte has higher constitution, Echidna is consistently faster than Bartre. Echidna also has access to swords while Bartre has access to bows, both of which have their own advantages. Echidna has better overall combat and flexibility, while Bartre is better against enemy fliers and can take more punishment from enemies. Both are going to be good units for the mid-game, and both will fall off later, though Echidna is generally the better unit.