Steel Weapons and Combat Arts

[Jayvee94]

I came to think that the combat arts system may lead Steel Weapons into OU tier.

Let me explain:

• Steel Weapons are now more durable than Iron Weapon.
• Attack Speed disadvantage will not matter if Combat Arts doesn't allow follow-up attacks.
• The increased might and potentially compensated accuracy.

 

[SpiceMan]

I mean it would be a change to have a fire emblem game where Steel weapons are finally better than Iron weapons, however combat arts might still be inferior to just doubling an enemy in most situations, which was what happened with SoV.

[Cysx]

AS still matters to avoid getting doubled, to be fair, as well as for (a bit of)avoid. Also not every combat art boost accuracy. Also also, enemy phase. But on paper, OU maybe not, but better than usual, perhaps.
...Then again I thought they were pretty good in Fates already.

Edited June 16, 2019 by Cysx

[Armchair General]

For me, it kind of depends if it insta-kills a powerful enemy or increases the range of my archers. So far, the only ones that I can see myself using is Knightkeeler and anything else that mauls certain enemies. But the 8 uses makes me want to keep another mage on my team when dealing with generals.