#axe user

Quick overview

A small disclaimer, due to Hauteclere getting a buff some things I say here might end up changing, and I wanted to wait but they just had to release his GHB again with a infernal mode. Anyway though Michalis for a while was considered quite decent... till people learnt his sister did pretty much everything he did but with speed. Thats really his main flaw, a lack of speed which holds him back, a amazing weapon, defence and attack all make him a solid unit, but also means he’s somewhat predictable in how he is run. Mind you if you’re looking for GHB units to upgrade you can’t go that wrong with him.

Base kit

Michalis comes with the Hauteclere an amazing legendary weapon, or it was till slaying weapons came but it’s getting a boost soon so there’s not much else to say, -1 on special triggers is really enjoyable. Rising thunder however is not so enjoyable even with its buff coming, it’s just not that good, considering Michalis is better at tanking than other roles. Iotes shield is actually a somewhat decent skill, however its more insurance policy if anything, while he can use it well with his base defence there’s just better A skills. Its great for new players but once you get better at the game you should have learnt how to deal with archers without the need for it. Finally threaten defence is amazing for him, allowing him to tank a hit and dish out a tad more.

B skill wise quick riposte is great, as is something like Vantage. Axebreaker and Lance breaker help him gain KOs in some areas he might struggle in otherwise.. Reposistion is his best assist as with all fliers.

Suggested set

Family breaker

No ivs available

Hauteclere, reposition, Bonfire/Ignis

Slot A = Defiant attack, fury, fire boost, fierce stance, steady stance

Slot B = Vantage, Quick riposte

Slot C = Threaten defence

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Stitches would probably be fighting ('cause axe)

And defending would be normal

Greil from Path of Radiance:

“Ike, stop, thats the best axe in the game DONT USE IT AS A GRAVE MARKER TAKE IT WITH YOU NOOOOOOO!”

-Me every time I replay Path of Radiance

The first NPC on my list!  As such I wont have a ton to say about him as a unit.  Hes the only Hero in PoR, so hes automatically pretty cool since the hero class is awesome.  Hes also an axe hero, which is somewhat rare in FE and so thats also appreciated.  Hes also got a really cool design. 

But I really like Greil as a character.  Greil was a legendary swordsman and a great general, and over the course of his life he sacrifices both of these things to become an axe fighter and leader of a small mercenary band who only ever accomplish small jobs under his command.  He gives up his dreams, talents, and personal ambition all for the woman he loves and for the greater good of the world.  Then when he loses his wife in a truly horrible tragedy (one that certainly would give him the most extreme case of survivors guilt ever) he still carries on his duty in raising his children and protecting the world. 

Do I think Greil was a great father?  Probably not.  I think Ike and Mist both could have used a more openly affectionate father.  But again, Greil never really was cut out for parenting, and he never expected to have to do the bulk of parenting most likely, he did it because he needed to and I feel like he did the best he could under the circumstances.  He even let his mercenary group act as a surrogate family, and they all collectively did a pretty good job of raising Ike and Mist, id say.