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Critical +

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"Boost Critical" redirects here. For the weapon attribute, see List of weapon attributes of Fire Emblem Warriors § Accessory attributes.
Critical +

Is ns01 crit +20.png
Icon of the Critical +20 ability in Three Houses.


Increases Crit by 20.

Type(s)

Class

Capacity

0

First game

Radiant Dawn

Critical + (Japanese: 必殺+ Critical +) is a series of skills which debuted in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. As the name suggests, they increase a unit's critical rate by a set amount, and are associated with various classes, typically ones specializing in a single weapon type. Though certain classes have granted critical rate boosts as early as The Binding Blade, their appearance in Radiant Dawn marks their first appearance as visible, defined skills. Awakening would later feature Critical +5 under a different name, Zeal (Japanese: 熱い心 Hot Heart). Three Houses sees the return of the Critical + series with Crit +20. In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, it is called Boost Critical.

Data

In the main Fire Emblem series

Game Icon Effect Activation Capacity Notes
The Binding Blade
(Critical +30)
-- Grants +30 critical rate. -- -- Hidden skill.
The Blazing Blade
(Critical +15)
-- Grants +15 critical rate. -- -- Hidden skill.
The Sacred Stones
(Critical +15)
-- Grants +15 critical rate. -- -- Hidden skill.
Path of Radiance
(Critical +15)
-- Grants +15 critical rate. -- -- Hidden skill.
Radiant Dawn
(Critical +5)
Is wii critical +5.png Grants +5 critical rate. -- 0 --
Radiant Dawn
(Critical +10)
Is wii critical +10.png Grants +10 critical rate. -- 0 --
Radiant Dawn
(Critical +15)
Is wii critical +15.png Grants +15 critical rate. -- 0 --
Radiant Dawn
(Critical +20)
Is wii critical +20.png Grants +20 critical rate. -- 0 --
Radiant Dawn
(Critical +25)
Is wii critical +25.png Grants +25 critical rate. -- 0 --
Shadow Dragon
(Critical +5)
-- Grants +5 critical rate. -- -- Hidden skill.
Shadow Dragon
(Critical +10)
-- Grants +10 critical rate. -- -- Hidden skill.
New Mystery of the Emblem
(Critical +5)
-- Grants +5 critical rate. -- -- Hidden skill.
New Mystery of the Emblem
(Critical +10)
-- Grants +10 critical rate. -- -- Hidden skill.
Awakening
(Zeal)
Is 3ds01 zeal.png Grants +5 critical rate. -- -- --
Three Houses
(Crit +20)
Is ns01 crit +20.png Grants +20 critical rate. -- -- --

In other Fire Emblem series titles

Game Icon Effect Activation Capacity Notes
Three Hopes Is fewa2 defiant crit.png Increases unit's critical rate. -- -- --

Availability

Radiant Dawn

Critical +5

Classes MyrmidonHalberdierReaverWarrior (Part 4 enemies only)

Critical +10

Classes SwordmasterSniperSentinelHalberdier (Part 4 enemies only)

Critical +15

Classes MarksmanSniper (Part 4 enemies only)

Critical +20

Classes TruebladeSwordmaster (Part 4 enemies only)

Critical +25

Classes Assassin

Awakening

Units BasilioLyn (DLC version)Alm (SpotPass version)DagdarEdward
Classes Fighter (Learned at level 10)

Three Houses

Classes War Master

Warriors: Three Hopes

Class Mastery Assassin (★):
PetraYuri
Class Mastery Bishop (★):
FlaynLinhardtManuelaMarianneMercedes
Class Mastery Fortress Knight (★):
DedueEdelgard
Class Mastery Grappler (★):
BalthusRaphael
Class Mastery Paladin (★):
DimitriFerdinandGatekeeperIngridJeraltJeritzaLeonieLorenzRodrigueSylvain
Class Mastery Sniper (★):
AsheBernadettaClaudeIgnatzShamir
Class Mastery Swordmaster (★):
BylethCatherineFelixHolstRheaShez
Class Mastery Warlock (★):
AnnetteArvalConstanceDorotheaHapiLysitheaMonicaSothis
Class Mastery Warrior (★):
CasparHilda
Class Mastery Wyvern Rider (★):
Seteth

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Radiant Dawn
(skill assignment menu, NTSC)
Raise critical hit by #.
Cannot unassign
『必殺』に+
書に戻せない
Radiant Dawn
(skill assignment menu, PAL)
Raise critical hit chance
by #.
Cannot unassign
--
Radiant Dawn
(help)
Increases critical-hit percentage by #.
『必殺』に+
Awakening
Grants Crit +5.
必殺+5
Three Houses
Increases Crit by 20.
斧殺が20上がる
Warriors: Three Hopes
Increases critical hit rate.
クリティカル発生率が上昇

Etymology and other languages

Critical +

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

• Critical +
• Zeal

• Used in Radiant Dawn and Three Houses. Abbreviated to Crit + in Three Houses.
• Used in Awakening.

Japanese

必殺+
熱い心

• Critical +. Used in Radiant Dawn and Three Houses.
• Hot Heart. Used in Awakening.

Spanish

• Critico +
• Celo

• Critical +. Used in Radiant Dawn and Three Houses.
• Zeal. Used in Awakening.

French

• Crit +
• Ferveur

• Critical +. Used in Radiant Dawn and Three Houses.
• Zeal. Used in Awakening.

German

• Krt. +
• Eifer

• Critical +. Used in Radiant Dawn and Three Houses.
• Zeal. Used in Awakening.

Italian

• Triplo +
• Fervore

• Critical +. Used in Radiant Dawn and Three Houses.
• Zeal. Used in Awakening.

Korean

필살 +

Deadly +

Simplified Chinese

必杀+

Killing +

Traditional Chinese

必殺

Killing +

Boost Critical


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

Boost Critical

--

Japanese

クルティカル

Critical

German

Schub: Kritisch-Wert

Boost: Critical Rate. Abbreviated to "Schub: Krit.-Wert" in-game.

References

See also

Skills in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Command skills FlourishGambleGaldrarGlareParitySacrificeShoveSmiteStealWildheart
Counter skills CounterHowlMaelstromQuickclawShriek
Bonus damage skills BeastfoeBirdfoeDragonfoeNullify
Experience-related skills BlossomDisciplineParagon
Healing skills BlessingBoonGaldrarImbueMantleRenewalSacrifice
Low-HP skills MiracleResolveWrath
Mobility skills CantoCelerityGaldrarPassSaviorShoveSmite
Proximity skills Blood TideDauntNight TideWhite Pool
Miscellaneous skills AdeptCancelFortuneGuardMercyNihilPaviseProvokeVantage
Beorc-exclusive skills CorrosionDisarmDisciplineShadeStillness
Laguz-exclusive skills BlessingBlood TideBoonFormshiftGaldrarHowlInsightMaelstromNight TideQuickclawShriekVigilanceWhite PoolWildheart
Class skills CantoCritical +ShoveSteal
Mastery skills AetherAstraBaneColossusCoronaDeadeyeEclipseFlareImpaleIreLethalityLunaRendRoarSavageSolStunTear
Enemy-exclusive skills Aurora
Skills in Fire Emblem Awakening
Breaker skills AxebreakerBowbreakerLancebreakerSwordbreakerTomebreaker
Bonus damage skills ConquestIote's ShieldBeastbaneWyrmsbane
Experience-related skills AptitudeDisciplineParagonUnderdogVeteran
Faire skills AxefaireBowfaireLancefaireSwordfaireTomefaire
Healing skills BondHealtouchLifetakerReliefRenewal
Offensive skills AetherAstraIgnisLethalityLunaLuna+SolVengeance
Pair Up skills DefenderDelivererDual Guard+Dual Strike+Dual Support+Veteran
Proximity skills AnathemaCharmDemoiselleFocusHexSolidarityTantivy
Rally skills Rally DefenseRally HeartRally LuckRally MagicRally MovementRally ResistanceRally SkillRally SpectrumRally SpeedRally Strength
Stat-boosting skills All Stats +2Avoid +10Defense +2Hit Rate +20HP +5Indoor FighterLuck +4Magic +2Movement +1Outdoor FighterResistance +2Resistance +10Skill +2Special DanceSpeed +2Strength +2Zeal
Turn-related skills AggressorEven RhythmLucky SevenOdd RhythmPatiencePrescienceQuick BurnSlow BurnVantage
Miscellaneous skills AcrobatAegisArmsthriftCounterDespoilGaleforceGambleLocktouchMiraclePassPaviseRightful KingShadowgiftWrath
Outrealm skills AggressorAll Stats +2BondIote's ShieldLimit BreakerParagonRally HeartResistance +10
Enemy-exclusive skills Aegis+DragonskinHawkeyeHit Rate +10Luna+Pavise+Rightful GodVantage+
Abilities in Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Class and skill level abilities Personal abilities
Bonus damage abilities Armored Effect NullCavalry Effect NullDragon Effect NullEffect NullFlying Effect NullInfantry Effect NullMonster Effect Null Monstrous Appeal
Breaker abilities AxebreakerBowbreakerFistbreakerLancebreakerSwordbreakerTomebreaker --
Debuffing abilities Seal DefenseSeal MagicSeal MovementSeal ResistanceSeal SpeedSeal Strength Blade Breaker
Experience-related abilities Model LeaderMastermind AptitudeImperial LineageLeicester LineageMastermindProfessor's GuidanceRoyal Lineage
Faire abilities AxefaireBowfaireBlack TomefaireDark TomefaireFistfaireLancefaireSwordfaireWhite Tomefaire --
Healing abilities Battalion RenewalLifetakerRenewalWhite Magic Heal + Animal FriendCatnapGoody BasketLive to ServeSongstress
Proximity abilities CharmHeartseekerSacred Power AdvocateBorn FighterGuardianHonorable SpiritInfirmary MasterLily's PoiseSongstress
Rally abilities Rally CharmRally DefenseRally DexterityRally LuckRally MagicRally MovementRally ResistanceRally SpeedRally Strength CompassionCrest ScholarPerseverance
Skill level abilities AuthorityAxe ProwessBow ProwessBrawling ProwessFaithLance ProwessReasonSword Prowess --
Stat-boosting abilities Alert StanceAvo +10Crit +20Defense +2Defensive TacticsDefiant AvoDefiant CritDefiant DefDefiant MagDefiant ResDefiant SpdDefiant StrDexterity +4Hit +20HP +5Magic +2Movement +1Offensive TacticsPomp & CircumstanceResistance +2Special DanceSpeed +2Strength +2Weight - Business ProsperityCircadian BeatConfidenceDistinguished HouseFighting SpiritHunter's BoonKing of GrapplingLady KnightLone WolfOfficer DutyPersecution ComplexPhilandererRivalryStaunch ShieldSurvival InstinctVeteran KnightWatchful Eye
Turn-related abilities Alert StanceArmored BlowBattalion DesperationBattalion VantageBattalion WrathDarting BlowDeath BlowDesperationDuelist's BlowFiendish BlowLucky SevenPoison StrikeQuick RiposteTransmuteUncanny BlowVantageWarding BlowWrath Blade BreakerMurderous IntentStaunch ShieldSurvival Instinct
Weapon abilities Axe Avo +20Axe Crit +10Black Magic Avo +20Black Magic Crit +10Black Magic Range +1Black Magic Uses x2Bow Avo +20Bow Crit +10BowfaireBowrange +Brawl Avo +20Brawl Crit +10Close CounterDark Magic Avo +20Dark Magic Crit +10Dark Magic Range +1Dark Magic Uses x2Lance Avo +20Lance Crit +10Sword Avo +20Sword Crit +10White Magic Avo +20White Magic Crit +10White Magic Range +1White Magic Uses x2
Miscellaneous abilities AegisCantoCounterattackDanceFireHealLethalityLocktouchMiasma ΔMiraclePassPaviseStealStealthTerrain ResistanceUnarmed Combat
Enemy-exclusive abilities 10 ElitesAnchorAgarthan TechnologyAir of IntimidationAncient DragonskinAncient Dragon WrathAnti-Magic ArmorBarrierCommanderCursed PowerDark Magic Uses x4Divine Dragon HornDragon-Scale WallEnclosing WallEnhanced FortitudeEssence BarrierGeneralGiant WingsHeavily Armored WallImmune StatusInfinite MagicKeen IntuitionMagic BindManifest PhantomMighty King of LegendNoncombatantParagonPath of the ConquerorPoisonSurging LightTwin CrestsUmbral LeechUnsealable MagicVital Defense
Unused abilities Black Magic Uses x4Dark Magic Crit +10DisciplineDragon Effect NullEffect NullFistbreakerInfantry Effect NullLance Avo +20White Magic Crit +10White Magic Uses x4
Abilities in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Class and skill level abilities Personal abilities
Action abilities Archer's PloyArcher's WisdomArmored Cavalry's PloyArmored Cavalry's WisdomArmored Infantry's PloyDark Mage's PloyDark Mage's WisdomDual Wielder's PloyEmperor's PloyEssence of DarknessEssence of FireEssence of IceEssence of LightEssence of LightningEssence of WindFiendish BlowKing's PloyKnight's PloyLeader's PloyMage's PloyMage's WisdomMage Knight's PloyMercenary's PloyMercenary's WisdomPegasus Knight's PloyPerspectivePriest's PloyPriest's WisdomSavior of the MeekSeeker of GreatnessStormer of the LandThief's PloyThief's WisdomWarrior's PloyWyvern Rider's Ploy Azure LightningCamaraderieCareful StudyCold CalculationCourageous AriaCursed ExpulsionDark ConjurationDeceitDemolisherDivine CapriceDivine PulseDreamer's PaintbrushDualityDustcloudEasy BreezyGalvanic SurgeGoddess's BlessingGolden FistsGordian StrokeIcy PlungeIntense VelocityLightning BoundLuminous PrayerMartial ProwessMaximum AmbulationNether SighOne for the BooksPersonal SpacePersonality ShiftPrismatic ResonancePure BrawnPurifying RainQuietusRadiant LoveRondo of RosesShadowflashSnowslipSolar ProminenceThunderous RefrainTwofold RuinWicked ImpulseWind StanceWindstormWindswept
Support abilities -- Adept FlirtAdvocateAgarthan ArcanaAnimal FriendAshen DemonBlade BreakerCaptain's GritCatnapDistinguished HouseEmergent MagicEmperor's PrestigeFighting SpiritFists of JusticeGoody BasketHeavensentHunter's BoonInfirmary MasterKing of GrapplingKing's MightKnight's WisdomLeader's AcumenLily's PoiseLive to ServeLockpickLone WolfMonstrous AppealMortal CoilMurderous IntentName DropNatural WarriorNothing to ReportOverachieverPerceptionPersecution ComplexPower of the SaintsRight-Hand ManRivalrySacrosanctShrewd OperatorSongstressStaunch ShieldSurvival InstinctSwift AwakeningUnsought PowerWatchful Eye
Tactical abilities -- AmbitionBorn FighterCenter StageDeadly AimDelicate FlowerDevotionEager BladeForesightHand of TimeHealthy CuriosityHeart's DesireHonorable SpiritKing's LanceKnight's OathLife and LimbLogicianMakings of a MercMaster of ConcealmentMercenary CreedMerciful AuspicesNature's WrathNoble DutyNoble PrideObliterationOfficer DutyOutland TechniquePerfect MemoryPolymathPower of NightRaging TempestRay of SunshineReignResolute PathReverenceSecond-in-CommandSoldier's HonorSworn LanceTrue ChampionUnbending SpiritUnfeeling BladeValiant BloodlineVeteran CommanderVigilant GazeVirtuoso
Awakening-related abilities Awakening AssistBattalion VantageDarting BlowPegasus Knight's WisdomSwift AwakeningVantage Adept FlirtHunter's BoonName DropPower of the SaintsSongstressUnsought Power
Stun Gauge-related abilities Brawler's PloyBrawler's WisdomDeath BlowHeaviest HitterHeavy HitterPatienceWarrior's WisdomWyvern Rider's Wisdom Fists of JusticeNatural WarriorPerception
Warrior Gauge-related abilities Battalion VantageBlessed BreathKnight's WisdomVantageWarrior Assist HeavensentMortal CoilRivalrySurvival InstinctUnsought Power
Weapon-related abilities Apex AxeApex BowApex GauntletApex LanceApex SwordApex TomeAxebreakerAxe BusterAxe ProwessBowbreakerBow BusterBowfaireBow ProwessBrawling ProwessCavalry BusterFaithGauntletbreakerGauntlet BusterLancebreakerLance BusterLance ProwessReasonSwordbreakerSword BusterSwordfaireSword ProwessTomebreakerTome Buster --
Battalion abilities Resist ArmorResist AxesResist BowsResist CavalryResist FliersResist GauntletsResist LancesResist MonstersResist SwordsResist Tomes --
Bonus damage abilities Armored Infantry's WisdomNullify Armored EffectNullify Cavalry EffectNullify Flying EffectNullify Magic Monstrous Appeal
Healing abilities Battalion RenewalCharmLifetakerRenewalSeasoned Tactics Animal FriendCatnapInfirmary MasterLily's PoiseLive to ServeSongstress
Adjutant-related abilities Adjutant's BenefitAwakening AssistDark AssistFire AssistIce AssistLight AssistLightning AssistOne Heart One MindRally CharmRally DefenseRally DeluxeRally DexterityRally LuckRally MagicRally ResistanceRally SpeedRally StrengthVanguard's BenefitWarrior AssistWind Assist AdvocateLily's Poise
Stat-boosting abilities Absorb CharmAbsorb DefenseAbsorb DexterityAbsorb LuckAbsorb MagicAbsorb ResistanceAbsorb SpeedAbsorb StrengthApex AxeApex BowApex GauntletApex LanceApex SwordApex TomeBoost CriticalCarpe DiemDefense +Defensive TacticsDefiant DefDefiant MagDefiant ResDefiant SpdDefiant StrDexterity +Grievous BlowHP +LifeforceLucky SevenMagic +MusterOffensive TacticsPomp & CircumstanceResistance +SchemerSpeed +Strength +TableturnerTransmuteTrustWild Abandon Ashen DemonDistinguished HouseEmergent MagicFighting SpiritKing of GrapplingLone WolfMurderous IntentOverachieverPersecution ComplexStaunch ShieldWatchful Eye
Miscellaneous abilities AegisAlert StanceAnchorAppraisalArmsthriftBackboneBattalion DesperationBattalion WrathBlack Magic MasteryBlack Magic+CounterattackCounterbreakCounterstrikeDark Magic MasteryDark Magic+Deadly ScytheDefiant CritDesperationDespoilExpert GuardFireFlareHealImpairImpregnableKinshipKnucklebreakerLethalityLocktouchLunaMagic Attack Range+MastermindMiasma ΔMiraclePassPavisePoison StrikeProvokeQuick RiposteRange MasterRebellious SpiritSerene StanceShatterSmiteSolSpecial DanceStalwart StanceStealTerrain ResistanceWhite Magic MasteryWhite Magic+Wrath
Enemy-exclusive abilities Ancient DragonskinAncient Dragon WrathCrestological WisdomImmune StatusSeal MagicSeal StrengthTenacityUnsealable Magic