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Wary Fighter

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Wary Fighter

Is 3ds02 wary fighter.png
Icon of the Wary Fighter skill in Fates.


Neither this unit nor enemies in combat with him/her can use follow-up attacks.

Type(s)

Class (Fates)
Passive (Type B) (Heroes)

First game

Fates
Heroes

Wary Fighter (Japanese: 守備隊形 Defensive Formation) is a combat skill which debuted in Fire Emblem Fates. In Fates, it is a class skill associated with the General class; in Heroes, it is a three-tiered type B passive skill (whose individiual tiers are Wary Fighter 1, Wary Fighter 2, and Wary Fighter 3 in order from lowest to highest). Wary Fighter is a skill that disallows the enemy from being able to follow-up attack, at the cost of the same being true for the user. In Fates, this effect is always active, but in Heroes, the effect only takes effect should the user's HP be above a certain threshold; this threshold increases with the skill's tier.

Data

In the main Fire Emblem series

Game Icon Effect Activation Capacity Notes
Fates Is 3ds02 wary fighter.png Nullifies the ability to make follow-up attacks for both the user and their target. -- -- Base cost: 2,000 G

In other Fire Emblem series titles

Game Icon Type Effect SP cost Prerequisites Usable by Inheritable Other effects and notes
Heroes
(Wary Fighter 1)
Is feh wary fighter 1.png B If user's HP ≥ 90% at start of combat, user and foe cannot make follow-up attacks. 60 -- Armor --
Heroes
(Wary Fighter 2)
Is feh wary fighter 2.png B If user's HP ≥ 70% at start of combat, user and foe cannot make follow-up attacks. 120 Wary Fighter 1 Armor --
Heroes
(Wary Fighter 3)
Is feh wary fighter 3.png B If user's HP ≥ 50% at start of combat, user and foe cannot make follow-up attacks. 240 Wary Fighter 2 Armor --

Availability

Fates

Classes General (Learned from level 5 and up)

Heroes

Method Data
Wary Fighter 1 Wary Fighter 2 Wary Fighter 3
Unit (★★★) Benny: Sensitive SoulCervantes: Invincible GeneralEffie: Army of OneFlame Emperor: Bringer of WarMarni: Pining for PraiseVigarde: Silent EmperorZephiel: The Liberator Benny: Sensitive SoulCervantes: Invincible GeneralEffie: Army of OneMarni: Pining for PraiseVigarde: Silent EmperorZephiel: The Liberator
Unit (★★★★) Dorcas: Pumpkin Smasher Dorcas: Pumpkin SmasherFlame Emperor: Bringer of War Benny: Sensitive SoulCervantes: Invincible GeneralEffie: Army of OneMarni: Pining for PraiseVigarde: Silent EmperorZephiel: The Liberator
Unit (★★★★★) Byleth: Frosty ProfessorsChrom: Gifted LeaderGreil: Heroic ExemplarHector: Just Here to FightJakob: Devoted MonsterLukas: Buffet for OneMyrrh: Adored DragonSurtr: Ruler of Flame Byleth: Frosty ProfessorsChrom: Gifted LeaderGreil: Heroic ExemplarHector: Just Here to FightJakob: Devoted MonsterLukas: Buffet for OneMyrrh: Adored DragonSurtr: Ruler of Flame Byleth: Frosty ProfessorsChrom: Gifted LeaderDorcas: Pumpkin SmasherFlame Emperor: Bringer of WarGreil: Heroic ExemplarHector: Just Here to FightJakob: Devoted MonsterLukas: Buffet for OneMyrrh: Adored DragonSurtr: Ruler of Flame

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Fates
Neither this unit nor enemies in combat
with him/her can use follow-up attacks.
戦闘中、自分も敵も
追撃が発生しない
Heroes
(Wary Fighter 1)
If unit's HP ≥ 90%, unit and foe cannot make a
follow-up attack.
自分のHPが90%以上の時、
自分、敵、ともに追撃不可
Heroes
(Wary Fighter 2)
If unit's HP ≥ 70%, unit and foe cannot make a
follow-up attack.
自分のHPが70%以上の時、
自分、敵、ともに追撃不可
Heroes
(Wary Fighter 3)
If unit's HP ≥ 50%, unit and foe cannot make a
follow-up attack.
自分のHPが50%以上の時、
自分、敵、ともに追撃不可

Etymology and other languages

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

Wary Fighter

--

Japanese

守備隊形

Defensive Formation

Spanish
  • Guerrero previsor
  • Previsor
  • Far-sighted Warrior; used in Fates.
  • Visionary; used in Heroes.
French
  • Guerrier méfiant
  • Méfiance
  • Mistrustful Warrior; used in Fates.
  • Distrust; used in Heroes.
German

Wachsamkeit

Vigilance

Italian

Cautela

Caution

Portuguese

Prudência

Prudence

Korean

수비 대형

Defense formation

Traditional Chinese

防守隊形

Defense formation

References

See also

Skills in Fire Emblem Fates
Class skills Personal skills
Bonus damage skills Armor ShieldBeastbaneBeast ShieldGolembaneWinged Shield --
Breaker skills AxebreakerBowbreakerLancebreakerShurikenbreakerSwordbreakerTomebreaker --
Counter skills CounterCountermagic CountercurseDivine RetributionIcy BloodShuriken MasteryTriple Threat
Debuffing skills Draconic HexSeal DefenseSeal MagicSeal ResistanceSeal SpeedSeal Strength HighwaymanIcy BloodShuriken Mastery
Experience-related skills AptitudeFuture SightNobilityParagonUnderdog Pride
Faire skills AxefaireBowfaireLancefaireShurikenfaireSwordfaireTomefaire --
Healing skills AmaterasuBetter OddsCamaraderieEven BetterGood FortuneLive to ServeReliefRenewal Draconic HeirForagerGoody BasketHaikuHealing DescantMorbid CelebrationOptimisticReciprocitySweet Tooth
Item-obtaining skills ProfiteerSalvage BlowWitch's Brew CollectorMake a Killing
Mobility skills LungePassShoveSurefootedSwapWarp --
Mutual effect skills Life and DeathQuixoticWary Fighter Peacebringer
Offensive skills AetherAstraDragon FangIgnisLethalityLunaRend HeavenSolVengeance --
Pair Up skills Bold StanceDefenderDual GuardsmanDual StrikerNohrian TrustShelterTactical Advice BushidoCompetitiveDaydreamDevoted PartnerEvasive PartnerFierce RivalForceful PartnerGallantMiraculous SaveNoble CauseSisterhoodSupportive
Proximity skills AmaterasuCharmDemoiselleForeign PrincessGentilhommeHeartseekerInspirationMalefic AuraSavage BlowSolidarityVoice of Peace Fierce MienFortunate SonHealing DescantLily's PoiseMisfortunatePeacebringerPerspicaciousPlaythingsPyrotechnicsQuiet StrengthRallying CryRose's Thorns
Rally skills Rally DefenseRally LuckRally MagicRally MovementRally ResistanceRally SkillRally SpectrumRally SpeedRally Strength Fancy FootworkPerfect Pitch
Stat-boosting skills Dancing BladeDefense +2GambleHeavy BladeHP +5Inspiring SongLuck +4Magic +2Movement +1Resistance +2Rifled BarrelSkill +2Speed +2Strength +2SurveyVeteran Intuition CalmOptimistPerfectionistProdigyPuissanceVow of FriendshipWind Disciple
Taker skills DefensetakerLifetakerLucktakerMagictakerResistancetakerSkilltakerSpeedtakerStrengthtaker --
Turn-related skills AggressorArmored BlowBetter OddsCertain BlowDarting BlowDeath BlowDuelist's BlowEven BetterEvenhandedEven KeelFuture SightIron WillLucky SevenOdd ShapedPoison StrikeQuick DrawSavage BlowStrong RiposteToxic BrewWarding Blow CountercurseFearsome BlowMischievousMorbid CelebrationPyrotechnics
Miscellaneous skills AegisAir SuperiorityAwakeningClarityDragon WardElbow RoomGaleforceGrisly WoundHoshidan UnityLocktouchMiracleNatural CoverOpportunity ShotPavisePoint BlankPotent PotionQuick SalveReplicateShadowgiftSpendthriftTrampleVantage Aching BloodBibliophileBloodthirstBorn StewardBrynhildrCaptureChivalryFierce CounterFiery BloodGuarded BraveryIn ExtremisKidnapLucky CharmNohr EnmityOpportunistPragmaticUnmaskVendetta
Enemy-exclusive skills Divine ShieldDragonskinHit/Avoid +ImmobilizeImmune StatusInevitable EndResist StatusSelf-DestructStaff SavantVoid Curse
Type B passive skills in Heroes
Debuffing skills Armored WallAtrocityAtk CantripAtk FeintAtk/Def BulwarkA/D CantripA/D Far TraceA/D Near TraceAtk/Def RuseAtk/Def SnagA/D Spiked WallA/R CantripA/R Far TraceA/R Near TraceA/S Far TraceAtk/Res RuseAtk/Res SnagAtk/Res TempoAtk/Spd BulwarkA/S Near TraceAtk/Spd RuseAtk/Spd SnagBarbarityBeast N TraceBelief in LoveChill AtkChill Atk/DefChill Atk/ResChill Atk/SpdChill DefChill Def/ResChill ResChill SpdChill Spd/DefChill Spd/ResChilling SealCrafty FighterDazzle Far TraceDeadly BalanceDef CantripDef FeintDef/Res RuseDef/Res SmokeDef/Res SnagDivine RecreationDull CloseDull RangedFallen StarFreezing SealFruit of LifeGold UnwindingGuardIce Prince's SealKilling IntentLight and DarkLull Atk/DefLull Atk/ResLull Atk/SpdLull Spd/DefLull Spd/ResMoon-Twin WingNew DivinityPegasus FlightPegasus RiftPrescienceReopeningRes CantripRes FeintSabotage AtkSabotage A/DSabotage A/RSabotage DefSabotage ResSabotage SpdSabotage S/RSavvy FighterSeal AtkSeal Atk/DefSeal Atk/SpdSeal Atk/ResSeal DefSeal Def/ResSeal ResSeal SpdSeal Spd/DefSeal Spd/ResSpecial FighterSpd/Def BulwarkSpd/Def DetectS/D Far TraceS/D Near TraceSpd/Def RuseSpd/Def SnagSpd/Def TempoSpd CantripSpd FeintSpd/Res BulwarkSpd/Res DiscordS/R Far TraceS/R Near TraceSpd/Res TempoSpd PreemptSpd/Res RuseSpd/Res SnagSpoil RottenSun-Twin WingTwin-Sky WingVengeful FighterWyvern FlightWyvern RiftYune's ProtectionYune's Whispers
Follow-up skills Aerial ManeuversAssured RebirthAxebreakerBeast AgilityBeast Follow-UpBinding ShieldBlack Eagle RuleBlue Lion RuleB TomebreakerBold FighterBowbreakerBeast AssaultBrash AssaultCanny FighterClever FighterCrafty FighterCrusader's WardDaggerbreakerDive-BombDragon's IreDragon's ScalesEven Follow-UpFaithful LoyaltyFlow FeatherFlow FlightFlow ForceFlow GuardFlow N TraceFlow RefreshFollow-Up RingG TomebreakerHardy FighterHoðr's ZealHoly War's EndKilling IntentLancebreakerMag. Null FollowMomentumNull Follow-Up‎Odd Follow-UpPhys. Null FollowPotentQuick RiposteRaging StormR TomebreakerShield FighterSlick FighterSoul of ZofiaSun-Twin WingSwordbreakerVengeful FighterWary FighterWatersweepWeaving FighterWily FighterWindsweepWyvern RiftYngvi Ascendant
Healing skills Armored WallFlow RefreshLive to ServeMystic BoostRecover RingRenewalS DrinkSolar Brace
Mobility skills According to PlanAerobaticsA/D Far TraceA/D Near TraceA/R Far TraceA/R Near TraceA/S Far TraceA/S Near TraceBeast N TraceChivalryClose CallDeep StarDetailed ReportDrag BackEscape RouteFlier FormationFlow N TraceHit and RunKnock BackLungeMoonlight BangleMoonlit Bangle FMoonlit Bangle QMurderous LionObstructPassRaging StormRaging TempestRepelS/D Far TraceS/D Near TraceS/R Far TraceS/R Near TraceSoaring WingsSunlight BangleSunlit Bangle DUnder the SunWarp PowderWings of Mercy
Proximity skills Binding NecklaceGet Behind Me!Murderous LionRuler of NihilitySabotage AtkSabotage A/RSabotage DefSabotage ResSabotage SpdSudden PanicYune's Whispers
Stat-boosting skills Atk/Def LinkAtk/Res LinkAtk/Spd LinkBelieve in Love?Blaze DanceBufferCaldera DanceDef/Res LinkDeluge DanceEarth DanceFireflood DanceFirestorm DanceGale DanceGeyser DanceLunar BraceRockslide DanceShield PulseSpd/Def LinkSpd/Res LinkSpurnTorrent DanceVelocityWrath
Turn-related skills Aerial ManeuversAssassin's StrikeBlue Lion RuleBold FighterBrash AssaultClose CallCrafty FighterDaring FighterDesperationDive-BombDouble LionDragon's IreEven Pulse TieFlow DesperationFlow RefreshFrenzyHardy FighterHoly War's EndKilling IntentLungeOccultist's StrikeOdd Pulse TiePoison StrikePrescienceQuick RiposteRaging StormRepelSlick FighterSoul of ZofiaSpecial SpiralVantageVengeful FighterYngvi Ascendant
Miscellaneous skills Beast SenseBeorc's BlessingBrutal FerocityBushidoCancel AffinityCounter RoarDark PerfumeDazzling DiscordDazzling ShiftDazzling StaffDisarm TrapDivine StrengthDragon WallDragon's WrathFont of WisdomGambitGuard BearingHigh Dragon WallLaguz FriendLive for BountyLive for HonorLone WolfMagic GambitMoon-Twin WingNull C-DisruptPoetic JusticePotent DisarmResonanceSacae's BlessingShadow SlideTrue Dragon WallVeðrfölnir's WingWrathful StaffWrathful TempoYggdrasill's Alter