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Advanced classesカタフラクト · Cataphract
Class requirements
Advanced LicenseGrowth rate modifiersTotal +25%
Stats
| HP | Str | Mag | Spd | Dex | Def | Res | Lck | Cha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus | 5 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Class and mastery skills
| Category | Skills | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Class skills |  Mount/Dismount | Can use “Mount” and “Dismount” |
| Class skills |  Combat Arts +1 | Equippable combat arts +1 |
| Class skills |  DefendingDef+3 | Protection +3 when the foe initiates combat |
| Mastery skill |  Pavise | 20% chance to halve damage from a physical attack |
Mastery skill: Learned by maxing out this class's experience. Retained after changing class.
Recommended characters for this class
Sirocco
NydinePlaying this class
Cataphract gives an armored frontliner a horse for travel and access to both armor and mount skills. HP and Strength growth each gain +15 and Defense +10, at the cost of Speed -10 and Resistance -5. It remains a physical frontliner.
Who benefits
Tobias has Strength and Defense suited to armor, plus a Riding strength. A horse helps compensate for lacking Armored Move.
Nathan can build Heavy Armor from 
Bardinger for mounted armored tanking, then continue to 
Great Knight. 
Gaitz and 
Io also have Light Cavalry → Cataphract → Great Knight routes. 
Seteth can fill the same role through Light Cavalry → Cataphract → Great Knight.
Esmeralda can use it to keep armored durability while riding for travel. Armored movement skills still work here.
Training
Complete every military preparation request before Chapter 8 begins on Theodora's route. Prepare level 35 and Renown 8 for the exam: Heavy Armor E+, Riding D, and either Axe B or Spear B. The class uses swords, spears, and axes.
Movement is 5. Stairs slow mounted units, so compare reach after dismounting. Both armor and cavalry effectiveness weaknesses remain. Defense +3 applies when enemies initiate; Pavise mastery has a 20% chance to halve physical damage. Position to survive without Pavise activating.
When to move on
For continued mounted armor, train Heavy Armor and switch to Great Knight around level 45. Pavise is extra insurance; the whole team need not master it. If staying in Cataphract, armored movement skills and Cai-route mounts make more of its dual class traits.