Aramis is a dynamic and lethal Swordmaster who joins your Liberation Army in the “General in Black” chapter after sparing Berengaria’s life.
With his sword skills, Parry defense, and high crit potential, he becomes your go-to assassin.
He’s designed to swiftly eliminate high-threat targets (especially enemy scouts and flying units) while avoiding return hits with ease.
Aramis thrives in hit-and-run combat and shines when built for precision, speed, and aggressiveness.
How to Recruit Aramis
Aramis is recruitable during the “The General in Black” mission in Drakenhold.
Simply approach and speak with him once your squad reaches the southern battlefield.
After defeating him in single combat and passing the speech option, he joins your ranks permanently.
No extra side-questing or hidden triggers, he’s yours if you simply engage with him and spare him.
Class Overview: Swordfighter → Swordmaster
Starting as a Swordfighter, Aramis is an agile melee unit built for rapid strikes and defense.
Equipped with active skills that deliver critical hits and parries that deflect enemy attacks, he avoids the brunt of battlefield danger.
Once he promotes to Swordmaster, his firepower increases dramatically gaining access to Impale (burst finisher), Parry (damage negate + AP boost), and Hastened Strike (first-strike auto triggers).
He becomes a refined duelist who excels at precision takedowns and tactical survivability.
Stats and Growth
Aramis’s stat profile supports his aggressive, evasive playstyle:
- AP / PP: 1 / 1 — standard for chaining melee skills
- HP: D‑rank — fragile if caught
- Physical ATK: B‑rank — strong single-target damage
- Phys. DEF: C‑rank — enough to withstand counterattacks
- Mag. ATK / DEF: C / C — versatile against magical threats
- Accuracy: A‑rank — essential for landing crits
- Evasion: B‑rank — good at avoiding attacks
- Crit Rate: C‑rank — reliable chance to deal critical hits
- Guard Rate: C‑rank — decent at blocking counterattacks
- Initiative: B‑rank — usually goes early in the turn
His Offensive/All‑Rounder growth type guarantees balanced boosts in attack and survivability, making him effective from early game through promotion and beyond
Skills and Abilities
Aramis’s skillset merges offense, defense, and critical control:
Keen Edge (Active, 1 AP): A potent strike with +50% crit rate; True Strike when targeted at prioritized enemies like scouts or flying units.
Impale (Active, 1 AP): Delivers a decisive blow—extra damage on sub‑50% HP targets and restores 1 PP upon kill.
Hastened Strike (Passive): Executes a first-strike attack automatically at the start of battle or when engaging high-priority targets.
Parry (Passive, 1 PP): Negates the next incoming melee hit in combat and grants 1 AP, a powerful tool for survivability.
Quick Impetus (Valor): Provides a squad-wide +20 initiative boost at the start of combat, perfect for setting up follow-up plays
Together, these skills let Aramis dominate fast, decisive skirmishes.
Best Equipment and Accessories
Gear him for offensive burst and PP-fueled chains:
Weapon: Stingray scimitar boosts Crit Rate by +15% and enables Artenie Strike—a late-game power move.
Accessories:
Warrior’s Medallion adds +10% Crit and +2 Phys ATK, helping Keen Edge reach consistent 100% crit.
Lapis Pendant grants +1 PP—enabling more frequent Parry and PP skill use.
Additional gear that enhances Accuracy, Crit, and AP/PP is ideal. Avoid heavy armor, he thrives on speed and agility.
Ideal Unit Placement and Team Synergy
Aramis works best in fast, combo-centric squads.
A strong setup: Aramis, Lex (or another frontliner), and Chloe. Lex ties up enemies, Chloe provides support damage/healing, while Aramis picks off fleeing or high-priority threats.
Keep him on the flanks to intercept enemy scouts or flying attackers, ensuring he triggers Hastened Strike early and focuses his aggression effectively.
Tips and Strategy
Tactic Setup:
- Keen Edge with conditions: “Scout enemies present” → “Prioritize Flying”
- Impale with condition: “Target HP < 50%”
- Hastened Strike mirrored with Keen Edge
- Parry without conditions, keep it up for defense
Chain Kills: Use Keen Edge to soften high-threat units (scouts/fliers), then Impale to finish them for extra PP to enable Parry.
Parry smart: Save it for critical melee threats, cancelling an incoming hit can turn the tide.
Early boosts: Use Quick Impetus to boost entire squad’s initiative enabling key early strikes.
AP recycling: Kill with Impale to gain PP then use Parry to return AP allowing extended multi-skill turns.
Aramis is all about precise, fast combos. Position him right, and he tears through enemy backlines.
Final Thoughts
Aramis is the quintessential Swordmaster assassin, fast, precise, and deadly when controlled well.
His blend of True Strike crits, kill refill mechanics, and defensive Parry make him a highly skilled specialist in targeted elimination.
With optimal gear and tactics, he can single-handedly dismantle high-priority targets before the enemy can respond.
If you enjoy high-skill, combo-heavy gameplay and want a unit who delivers razor-sharp battlefield performance, Aramis is the ideal choice for your core squad.
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