Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave classes work a bit differently than you might be used to if you played Three Houses. They come in several tiers, similar to Three Houses, but some of the intermediate classes only unlock if you meet certain conditions. Master-rank classes are locked behind completing certain quests in Act 3, and the final class tier is hidden away in shrines you can only access very late in the game.
Below, we list Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave's classes and how to unlock them, including Divine classes. Update (Oct. 12): We've updated the Blacksmith unlock requirements. [Ed. note: If you're viewing this guide on a mobile device, you may have to swipe left and right to see all the information on the tables below.] Every character starts in a beginner class, either commoner or noble, and gets a helpful little class mastery skill. After that, it's time to change to something more specialized.
A new tier of classes unlocks when you reach certain renown thresholds, and you'll need to purchase certifications to take that class' exam. The game autosaves before you see the exam result, so there's no chance of cheesing it and retaking the exam until you pass. The better option is to just hold off taking an exam until your character has at least a 75% chance of passing or higher.
Skill rank matters here, but level matters even more. If you need to be level 35, for example, but you take the exam at level 32 with the right skill ranks, you'll still end up with a low chance of passing. Probably, but it depends on a lot of factors.
You'll see characters you haven't recruited change classes as the story progresses, and it gives you a solid idea of what Intelligent Systems thinks is best for them. Consider it a guide more than a hard optimization requirement, though. For example, Esmeralda ends up as an armored knight for much of the game if you don't recruit her.
However, we made her a wing soldier, and the more well-rounded set of stats that class offers suited her perfectly. The only time you want to avoid experimenting is if you've got a character who clearly doesn't excel in a specific role. Take Majide as an example.
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