Make sure to give him some levels so he isn't going to be picked off by Bolting, and so he can effectivly use his PRF after promotion. I guess he helps with swordcavs early on with his rapier.
Seems that Marcus has gained a point of HP and a couple luck points from his FE7 self... unfourtunatly, he's also lost some weapon ranks and a lot of strength. He's still invaluable early on though.
oops I forgot to take a shot of base lance, so spoilers on his level up. I think FE6 did the strong/speedy cavalier's the best, as their bases are drastically different, and even though their growths are pretty similar, their bases will always keep them somewhat unique.
What was IS thinking. He's essentially Draug with a better luck base, complete with low Strength and high speed growths for an armour.
FE6 Archers really got the short end of the stick
Terrible base stats, mediocre growths. At least he has decentish chip early on and forced deployment.
Damas clearly doesn't have the Con to wield axes. He's sluggish, but hits extremely hard. He has no 1-2 range weapon, but Wolt 18HKO's him without fort healing, and you're never hitting him with a javelin so who cares.
Some chapter 1 enemies. I dunno if I was just (un)lucky, but there seems to be a pretty big deviation in the stats of the enemies. Must be HM bonuses kicking in. For reference, the normal mode enemies have 7 less HP, 4-5 less strength, and 3-4 less speed.
The beauty of Marcus early on is that he can double and leave enemies easily within KO range for your other weaker units, making it relatively easy for them to get exp.
Lance is cleanly 2HKO'd at 50/50 hit rates, while Alan can take an additional hit due to higher HP base.
Then there's Bors who can't hit fuck all and is doubled in return, and 3HKO'd. Good job IS.
Roy is in the same boat as Lance, 2HKO'd by axe dudes, but he is also KO'd by an Archer+Fighter combo, as is Wolt.
pro defensive formation
Fuck.
All these guys up north won't move until you go in range*, so lure them one by one if you must
* the archer and fighter to the left will move when the fighter to the left of Damas moves.
I.... don't think this was in the original FE6.
Anyway, the village gives you money! Visit it!
Marcus is perfect for luring the enemies one by one, as he leaves them in critical HP, for a free kill.
you totally didn't see this earlier
O.o Thank you for giving me these guys
Stupid x2 thing is in the way.
I'm trying to show you guys that if you're ever in a bind on this chapter, Marcus can whip out the Silver for a kill (providing he hits)
D'OH I MISSED
He got HP, Strength and Speed. Acceptable.
I should turn the combat window on detailed
Nobody really does shit all to this boss except for Marcus, Lance is doubling for 8 total damage here with a strength and speed proc, and his 2HKO'd back. Weaken him with Marcus and finish with whomever you'd like.
UNIT LEVEL HP ST SK SP LC DF RS WEP LEVEL
ROY 02.01 18 05 05 07 08 05 00 D SWORD
MARCUS ??/01.31 32 09 14 11 10 09 08 A LANCE D SWORD E AXE
ALAN 02.38 22 07 04 07 04 07 00 D LANCE E SWORD
BORS 02.21 21 08 04 04 04 11 00 C LANCE
LANCE 03.12 21 06 08 10 03 07 00 D LANCE E SWORD
