Best Units for Guarding in Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes
Guarding units guard the location that you appoint them, by attacking any enemy who tries to attack that location.
Best Units for Guarding in Scarlet Blaze
Linhardt: He is noble of Hevring and his full name is Linhardt von Hevring. He has Minor Crest of Saint Cethleann, which occasionally increases healing when using White Magic. He can become an excellent healer.
At level 47 his stats can reach HP 60, strength 26, magic 44, dexterity 32, speed 30, luck 39, defense 23, resistance 42 and charm 24+7. He’s good at Reason and Faith Magic. His Unique ability is Catnap, which recovers 10% of his HP whenever he uses Wait.
Shez: Shez can be chosen as both gender, she/he is an orphan. His stats can reach up to strength 75, magic 65, dexterity 72, speed 89, luck 66, defense 71, resistance 72 and charm 63. He’s good with Swords.
Ferdinand: He’s the eldest son of Aegir House, his full name is Ferdinand von Aegir. He possesses Minor Crest of Cichol, which when used with combat art increases the chance of landing a critical hit by 20%.
On level 40 his stats can go up to HP 71, strength 39, magic 19, dexterity 31, speed 32, luck 29, defense 31, resistance 22 and charm 30+7. He has proficiency in Swords, Axes, Lances and Riding, he has no weakness. His unique ability is Confidence, which allows him 15+ hits and avoid at full HP.
Edelgard: Successor of Adrestrian Empire, Edelgard von Hresvelg is a leader of Scarlet Blaze. She has Minor Crest of Seiros, which decreases her damage when dealing with Combat Arts.
At level 52 she can reach up to 100+ HP, 49 strength, 37 magic, 38 dexterity, 33 speed, 28 luck, 32 defense, 29 resistance, and 53 charm. She is proficient with Swords, Axes and Authority. She has a hidden talent for Reason Magic. Her personal skill is Imperial Lineage, which allows her to gain 20% extra exp.
Best Units for Guarding in Azure Gleam
Dimitri: Leader of Blue Lions, Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd is a successor of Faerghus. And he bears a Minor Crest of Blaiddyd. He’s proficient in Swords, Lances, Authority and Riding. His unique ability is Royal Lineage, which increases his HP gain by 20%.
His max stats in normal cases can reach up to HP 99, strength 87, magic 38, dexterity 69, speed 69, luck 42, defense 57, resistance 36, and charm 77.
Dedue: Dedue Molinaro has a sad past where he was saved by Dimitri, so he’s loyal to him. At level 46 his stats can reach up to 91 HP, 50 strength, 16 magic, 25 dexterity, 3 speed, 23 luck, 45 defense, 7 resistance and 27+7 charm.
He’s good with Lances, Axes, and Brawling and suitable for Heavy Armour. His unique ability is Stauch Shield, which lets him gain +4 defense for 1 turn every time he uses Wait Command.
Ashe: Ashe Ubert is an adoptive son of Lord Lonato of Gaspard. At level 36 his stats can reach up to HP 44, strength 31, magic 19, dexterity 38, speed 32, luck 31, defense 17, resistance 24 and charm 21+7.
He’s strong with Axes and Bows, he has a hidden talent for Lances. The unique ability he possesses is Lockpick, which allows him to open doors and chests without any key.
Shez: He’s available in all houses.
Sylvain: Second son of Margrave Gautier and future head of Gautier house. Sylvain Jose Gautier is a bearer of Minor Crest of Gautier, When using combat arts it raises a 40% chance of him raising MT by 5. His unique ability is Philanderer, which allows him to charge 2 extra damage and receive 2 less damage when adjacent with a female ally.
His budding talent is Black Magic. At level 41 his stats can reach up to 72 HP, 41 strength, 23 magic, 29 dexterity, 33 speed, 28 luck, 32 defense, 24 resistance and 22+7 charm.
Best Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes Units for Guarding in Golden Wildfire
Lorenz: Eldest son and successor of Gloucester House, Lorenz Hermann Gloucester is a bearer of Minor Crest of Gloucester, which occasionally increases his MT when using Magic Attacks.
His max stats in normal cases can reach up to 99 HP, 58 strength, 57 magic, 62 dexterity, 57 speed, 48 luck, 55 defense, 56 resistance and 46 charm. He has proficiency in Lances, Bows, Reason and Riding.
Shez: He can be accessed in all the available houses.
Ignatz: Second son of merchant family Leicester, Ignatz Victor bears no Crest. At level 41 his stats can reach up to HP 57, strength 35, magic 23, dexterity 50, speed 34, luck 39, defense 28, resistance 26, and charm 22+5.
He’s good with Swords, Bows and Authority. His unique ability is Watchful Eye, which gives him 20% more hits during combat.
Marianne: Marianne von Edmund is the foster daughter of Margrave Edmund. She is a bearer of the Crest of the Beast. In normal circumstances, her stats can reach HP 68, strength 30, magic 73, dexterity 56, speed 57, luck 49, defense 39, resistance 64, and charm 57.
She is proficient with Swords, Faith Magic, Riding and Flying. She has the hidden talent of Lances.
Leonie: Leonie Pinelli is a hunter’s daughter and comes from Sauin Village. Her unique skill is Rivalry, this allows her to charge 3 extra damage and receive 2 less damage when next to a male ally.
In normal cases at level 41, her stats can reach up to 66 HP, 39 strength, 19 magic, 40 dexterity, 38 speed, 30 luck, 33 defense, 20 resistance, and 31+5 charm. If you were able to choose from the best guarding units in Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes then check out our other article how to unlock maddening difficulty.