Class Change allows you to promote your unit to a stronger version of their class. Learn when to promote your units, how to class change and reclass, and when's the best time to class change.
Fire Emblem Engage Class Guides | |||
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Best Classes for Each Unit | How to Class Change | List of Classes | Class Tier List |
List of Contents
- When to Promote Units
- Best Units to Promote
- How to Promote a Unit
- How to Reclass to a Different Class
- What is Class Change?
- Fire Emblem Engage Related Guides
When to Promote Units
After getting Master Seals
Promote units as early as you can.
Promote units if next battle looks difficult.
After Getting Master Seals
Master Seals Obtainable After Chapter 6
You can only promote your units with Master Seals. You can start obtaining Master Seals in Chapter 7, then via the Item Shop in Chapter 13.
▶︎ Where to Get Master Seals
Promote as Early as You Can
Advanced Classes don't level up slower than Base Classes. In the photos below, the same enemy unit was killed by 2 different Alear's (1 as the base Dragon Child class and 1 as the advanced Divine Dragon class). Both Alear's got the same 30 EXP gain when killing the same enemy, regardless of their class.
Before Killing Enemy | After Killing Enemy | |
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Divine Dragon (100 EXP before Lvl Up) | → | Divine Dragon (70 EXP before Lvl Up) |
Dragon Child (63 EXP before Lvl Up) | → | Dragon Child (33 EXP before Lvl Up) |
Since there is no EXP penalty for promoting early, we recommended promoting as soon as possible, so that you can get stronger units right away.
You can use a Second Seal to reset level
Fire Emblem Engage is not like pre-Awakening games, where there was no way to reset your level once you hit the max Level 20 on Advanced Classes. Here, you can spend a Second Seal to reset the level of your class back to 1 but maintain the stats you've grown thus far.
By the time you hit the advanced level cap, Second Seals shouldn't be limited in quantity anymore.
Additionally, you don't need to change to another class then back (costing 2 Second Seals) to reset your level. You can just use 1 Second Seal. This makes it easier to reset your level and allows you to level up more and continue growing your stats.
▶︎ Where to Get Second Seals
Promote Early If Next Battle Looks Too Difficult
Remember that you can view battle layouts before beginning the battle. If the next map/battle looks challenging, you can promote the units you predominantly use to Advanced Classes. Promoting your unit to an Advanced Class will greatly increase that unit's stats, allowing you to get through the map with greater ease.
Best Units to Promote and Class Change
Early On (Around Chapter 10)
Around Chapter 10 is when your units should be hitting Level 10 and be ready for promotion. These are the units to prioritize promoting around that point in the game.
Unit | Reason |
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Alear (F) | ・Since you always need to deploy them ・More stats for the main character are always better. |
Diamant | ・Gets axes on promote, which gives him access to a 1-2 range with hand axes ・Considered an S-tier unit for the main story (Unit Tier List) |
Chloe | ・Worth considering for an early Griffin Knight unit ・This'll allow her to use staves and the Clear the Way skill |
Alfred | ・Gets 1 more Mov, as well as swords, with the Avenir class |
Framme | ・Has surprisingly decent Str, Mag, and Spd growths ・For that reason, High Priest and Martial Master are worth considering ・If built well from the start, could replace use of Pandreo as High Priest later on. |
Jean | ・Has fitting stats for High Priest ・Worth considering if you need another magic user or High Priest |
Louis | ・Become better all-around as Generals ・Great Knight would also be suitable, for extra Mov (but this requires proficiencies) |
Jade | ・Become better all-around as Generals ・Great Knight would also be suitable, for extra Mov (but this requires proficiencies) |
How to Promote a Unit
Unit Needs to be Level 10 or Higher
In order to Class Change, your unit needs to be at least Level 10 or higher in order to be promoted to a stronger version of their class. In the Menu, select the Level 10 or higher unit to trigger a drop-down menu and select the last option Class Change.
In the Class Change menu, you are given a list of classes your unit can change into, with classes you meet the requirements to change into placed at the top.
Use Master Seal to Class Change
In order to promote your unit into a higher tier version of their current class, you'll need a Master Seal. Master Seals can either be purchased for for 2,500 Gold at the Item Shop or be acquired by progressing through the story.
Once you have a Master Seal, the higher-tier version of your unit's class should be listed at the top of the Class Change menu. Confirm your decision to Class Change, then an animation will play showing your unit's class and outfit change.
▶︎ Where to Get Master Seals
How to Reclass to a Different Class
Go to Class Change Menu
Vander as Paladin Class | Vander as Berseker Class |
Reclassing is when you change your unit into an entirely different class. Similar to Class Changing, reclassing can be done in the Class Change menu. However, your unit does not need to be Level 10 or higher to be reclassed.
Go to the Class Change menu and look at the list of classes your unit can change into. Select the new class you wish to change into and confirm the selection.
Requires Weapon Proficiency
Reclassing requires certain Weapon Proficiency. A unit's Proficiency with a certain weapon allows them better performance in the corresponding classes.
The required Weapon Proficiency is denoted beside the class name on the Class Change list. Units lacking the necessary Profiency can inherit them from Emblems, which will improve their performance in the class.
▶︎ How to Increase Weapon Proficiency
Second Seal Needed to Reclass
Additionally, in order to reclass into a different class of the same tier, you'll need a Second Seal. You can purchase Second Seals for 2,500 Gold at the Item Shop or obtain them from treasure chests.
▶︎ Where to Get Second Seals
What is Class Change?
Used to Promote Units or Shift Classes
In Fire Emblem Engage, you can use the Class Change menu to promote your unit into a higher tier version of their current class or have them shift into an entirely different class. With every Class Change, your unit is brought back to Level 1.
Promoted classes have increased stats and can use more weapons.
Fire Emblem Engage Related Guides
▶︎ Beginner's Guide to Fire Emblem Engage
All Tips and Tricks
Tier Lists and Builds | |
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Best Units | Best Classes for Each Unit |
Best Emblem Ring Pairings | Class Tier List |
Best Party Composition | Best Units for Maddening Run |
How to Build Characters | Emblem Tier List |
Unit Guides | |
How to Recruit Units | Class Change: When to Promote Units |
Best Gifts for All Characters | Growth Rates and Stat Caps |
Every Stat Explained | How to Increase Weapon Proficiency |
How to Get the Pact Ring | All Paired Endings |
Romance Options | What Happens on Your Birthday? |
How to Get S Rank Support | Should you Gift the Horse Manure? |
Valuable Items/Farming Guides | |
SP Farming | EXP Farming |
Gold Farming | Where to Get Master Seals |
Where to Get Second Seals | How to Get the Silver Card |
How to Farm Iron, Steel, and Silver Ingots | How to Farm Bane Books |
Emblem Guides | |
Skill Inheritance | How to Farm Bond Fragments |
All Synchro Skills | How to Reach Level 20 Bond Level |
How to Use Emblem Rings | Bond Effects |
Engage Mechanic Explained | - |
Battle and Combat Guides | |
How to Reroll Skirmishes | How to Reroll Stats on Level Up |
Should You Optimize? | Poison Mechanic Explained |
Permadeath Explained | How to Open Treasure Chests and Doors |
Dodge vs Avoid Explained | What Does Luck Affect? |
Build Stat and Attack Speed | Follow-Up Attack Guide |
How to Rewind | Exploration Guide |
How to Use Auto-Battle | Break Mechanic Explained |
Battle Symbols Explained | Weapon Durability |
Spirits of the Fallen | Weapon Triangle Explained |
How to Navigate Dark Maps | Terrains Explained |
Other Guides/FAQs | |
Missable Items | Post Game Content |
How to Unlock DLC | Lookout Ridge |
Difficulty Level Differences | Maddening Difficulty Guide |
Lost Items | Are There Dark Seals? |
Fell Xenologue Unlock Guide | - |