Fire Emblem Three Houses: How to Unlock Master Classes

After spending some time leveling up your various characters in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, you’ll have the opportunity to unlock Master Classes to truly make them a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Here’s how to unlock all master classes in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

What Are Master Classes in Fire Emblem: Three Houses?

Master classes are essentially the very best ‘evolution’ of a unit type, so to speak. Any unit can become any of the eight master classes listed below, as long as they have the correct stats for it and pass the Certification Exam (more on that later).

It’s worth noting, though, that your main character (protagonist) and the House Leaders unlock access to unique classes that may be far more worthwhile pursuing over the standard eight master classes noted below.

How to Get Master Seals

In order to unlock master classes, you’ll first need to reach level 30 with a particular unit. You’ll then unlock the ability to get master seals, which can be bought at the Item Shop for 3,000 gold, albeit in limited quantities. Once you reach Act 2, however, you’ll find Anna the Merchant in the marketplace. Do a short side quest for her to open up her item shop.

Anna then sells unlimited quantities of master seals at 3,000 gold each, meaning you’re not hindered by the limited stock of the standard Item Shop.

How to Unlock All Master Classes

With the master seals in your possession, you then need to wait until you’ve got a free day. For the different master classes listed below, you’ll need to pass different Certification Exams, which are only available on free days. Each unit can also only take one exam per week, so make sure they’ve got a good chance of passing, otherwise you’re wasting your time and a master seal.

When you’re on a free day, open up the menu and choose Certifications. Next, choose the unit you want to upgrade, and then choose the master class you want the unit to try for. At this point, your master seal is automatically used up and your unit will take the exam.

Below, you’ll find all master classes in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, including the skill levels required to get a 100% pass percentage on the certification exam.

Falcon Knight

Description: Riding aloft, this knight is weak to arrows with high defense against magic. This class can move again after taking certain actions.

Requirements
Sword – C or higher
Lance – A or higher
Flying – B+ or higher

Wyvern Lord

Description: An experienced wyvern handler with high stats but a weakness to bows and magic, this class can move again after taking certain actions.

Requirements
Lance – C or higher
Axe – A or higher
Flying – A or higher

Mortal Savant

Description: A master who casts powerful magic and wields a sword with confidence and poise, the Mortal Savant is a force to be reckoned with.

Requirements
Sword – A or higher
Reason – B+ or higher

Great Knight

Description: The heavily armored Great Knight has high defense while retaining mobility. This class can move again after taking certain actions.

Requirements
Axe – B+ or higher
Hvy Armor – A or higher
Riding – B+ or higher

Bow Knight

Description: A graceful archer mounted upon a mighty steed, this class can move again after taking certain actions.

Requirements
Lance – C or higher
Bow – A or higher
Riding – A or higher

Dark Knight

Description: A mysterious knight versed in black magic, this class can move again after taking certain actions.

Requirements
Lance – C or higher
Reason – B+ or higher
Riding – A or higher

Holy Knight

Description: A blessed knight versed in white magic, this class can move again after taking certain actions.

Requirements
Lance – C or higher
Faith – B+ or higher
Riding – A or higher

Gremory

Description: An expert in all forms of magic, the Gremory casts asunder any enemies with high physical defense.

Requirements
Reason – A or higher
Faith – A or higher

That’s everything you need to know about how to unlock master classes in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. For more tips, tricks, and guides, be sure to check out our ever-expanding guide wiki, or more of our guides for the game down below.