Zihark is better than Edward overall.
Eventually, yes, Edward will get a statistical lead on Zihark, but Zihark starts out with good bases (which are even better with Data Transfer) and a huge level lead. In a group like Micaiah's that needs so much experience for characters that can serve a much better role than Edward (like Nolan and Aran), Zihark is a much more convenient option. Edward's statistical advantage towards endgame isn't enough to justify using him instead of Zihark. Zihark also has the earth affinity, which is the game's best affinity.
Bingo.
Even archers?
Marksman is the best/one of the best class(es) in the game at Endgame, not counting the broken as hell/no fun to use Laguz Royals.
Well, yeah they are pretty badass in this game.
I keep forgetting that I'm not talking about the GBA FEs (where everything an archer can do, someone else does better)
Have you seen Rolf's monstrous stats?
He has an incredible strength cap. If you use him, he will leave Shinon in the dust statistically (hell I've had a Leonardo that left Shinon in his dust).
In the dust? On average he maintains a 3 point lead in strength, while Shinon enjoys a 1-2 point lead in speed, defense, skill, and resistence. Leonardo pales in comparison to both of them, being behind in HP, strength, speed, and defense, for a negligible lead in skill and resistance (substantial lead in luck I'll give you that)
Then you get that awesome Double Bow. How the heck is +3 str, 22 MT, +5 crit, and a range of 1-3 not broken?
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Your Marksman will be incredibly useful for taking down Dheginsea and any other boss in the endgame because of being able to attack without being touched.
So if you only use ONE Marksman, it is one of the best classes in the game.
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Why are the warriors getting no love?
Because Dragonlords make better Tanks.
Nolan is the most broken member of Micaiah's team, being a useful tank at the beginning and remaining useful throughout. When he becomes a Reaver he is absolutely insane.
So are Haar and Jill, but they can also have Canto, better move, and can Fly, at the cost of a thunder weakness. Nolan's got a nice affinity though, and he certainly is usefull early game, but I don't consider him that amazing endgame.
Boyd is just as insane. He needs some initial babying because of lackluster speed, but again all you need is that Reaver promotion for him to leave nearly everyone in his dust.
Once again I'd rather take my Dragonlord.
Also, Titania is over-rated.
Truefax
IMO, Oscar is the best palidan in the game.
....You know, I hadn't really thought about palidans much. I mean their usefull throughout the game, but I pretty much only bring Oscar endgame. For his Earth affinity
Earth Affinity= The best affinity in the game.
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Ability to perform the triangle attack (ok with a heron to perform a double triangle attack, that is just crazy against any non-moving boss.)
Meh, I don't normally bring Boyd. And Rolf while he's a good unit) is a little bit of a pain to train. I use the occasionally, but my bread n butter team doesn't include them.
He is always smiling in battle. If you're a sadist, it is awesome to watch him kill people while eternally smiling.
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really though, I think the bonus experience system could make comparing characters harder. Characters who max out stats early on can have some of their weaknesses fixed with BE. Soren for instance, maxes out his Mag, Skl, and Res by level 10 on average, so BE could easily pump his other stats.(Soren's already a beast though).
http://serenesforest.net/fe10/average/index.html
Basically, the more levels you have where your "stat up" average is below 3, the more you benifit from BE. I could go even further by saying that the lower that average is, the greater benefit you have as well.
