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Special Dance

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Special Dance

Is ns02 special dance.png
Icon of the Special Dance skill inEngage.


If unit uses Dance, grants Dex/Spd/Lck+3 to target for 1 turn.

Type(s)

Class

First game

Awakening

Special Dance (Japanese:特別な踊りSpecial Dance) is askill which debuted inFire Emblem Awakening. This skill temporarily boosts the stats of a unit refreshed by thedance command.

Data

In the mainFire Emblem series

GameIconEffectActivationCapacityNotes
AwakeningIs 3ds01 special dance.pngAllies targeted byDance receive +2 strength, +2 magic, +2 defense, +2 resistance for that turn.----Cannot be passed down to a child character; child characters will instead inherit the next-to-last eligible skill.
Three HousesIs ns01 special dance.pngAllies targeted byDance receive +4 dexterity, +4 speed, +4 luck for that turn.------
EngageIs ns02 special dance.pngAllies targeted byDance receive +3 dexterity, +3 speed, +3 luck for that turn.------

In otherFire Emblem series titles

GameIconEffectActivationCapacityNotes
Warriors: Three HopesIs fewa2 special dance.pngIncreases the potency of class actions.If user is aDancer----

Availability

Awakening

ClassesDancer(Learned atlevel 15)

Three Houses

Class masteryDancer(100 class Exp required)

Engage

ClassDancer(Learned at level 25)

Warriors: Three Hopes

Class MasteryDancer (★★): All units

Flavor text

GameText
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Awakening
Allies that act again receive
Str/Mag/Def/Res +2 that turn.
再行動させたユニットが、1ターン
力・魔力・守備・魔防+2
Three Houses
When using the Dance ability, grant
Dex/Spd/Lck +4 to target ally.
「踊る」を使用した味方を、
技・速さ・幸運+4(1ターン)
Engage
If unit uses Dance, grants
Dex/Spd/Lck+3 to target
for 1 turn.
「踊る」を味方に使用した時
1ターン、その味方の技・速さ・幸運+3
Warriors: Three Hopes
Increases the potency of a dancer unit's class actions.
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Trivia

  • InAwakening, Special Dance is the only non-DLC skill that cannot be passed down viainheritance. This is likely due to its ties to the Dancer class, which itself cannot be passed down to any ofOlivia's potential children regardless of gender.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
LanguageNameDefinition, etymology, and notes
English

Special Dance

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Japanese

特別な踊り

Special Dance

Spanish

Danza especial

Special Dance

French

Chorégraphie

Choreography. Derived from the Ancient Greekχορεία γραφή meaning "dance writing".

German

Derwischtanz

Dervish Dance

Italian

Danza speciale

Special Dance

Korean

특별한 춤

Special dance

Simplified Chinese

特别舞蹈

Special dance

Traditional Chinese

特別舞蹈

Special dance

Gallery

References

See also

Skills inFire Emblem Awakening
Breaker skillsAxebreakerBowbreakerLancebreakerSwordbreakerTomebreaker
Bonus damage skillsConquestIote's ShieldBeastbaneWyrmsbane
Experience-related skillsAptitudeDisciplineParagonUnderdogVeteran
Faire skillsAxefaireBowfaireLancefaireSwordfaireTomefaire
Healing skillsBondHealtouchLifetakerReliefRenewal
Offensive skillsAetherAstraIgnisLethalityLunaLuna+SolVengeance
Pair Up skillsDefenderDelivererDual Guard+Dual Strike+Dual Support+Veteran
Proximity skillsAnathemaCharmDemoiselleFocusHexSolidarityTantivy
Rally skillsRally DefenseRally HeartRally LuckRally MagicRally MovementRally ResistanceRally SkillRally SpectrumRally SpeedRally Strength
Stat-boosting skillsAll Stats +2Avoid +10Defense +2Hit Rate +20HP +5Indoor FighterLuck +4Magic +2Movement +1Outdoor FighterResistance +2Resistance +10Skill +2Special DanceSpeed +2Strength +2Zeal
Turn-related skillsAggressorEven RhythmLucky SevenOdd RhythmPatiencePrescienceQuick BurnSlow BurnVantage
Miscellaneous skillsAcrobatAegisArmsthriftCounterDespoilGaleforceGambleLocktouchMiraclePassPaviseRightful KingShadowgiftWrath
Outrealm skillsAggressorAll Stats +2BondIote's ShieldLimit BreakerParagonRally HeartResistance +10
Enemy-exclusive skillsAegis+DragonskinHawkeyeHit Rate +10Luna+Pavise+Rightful GodVantage+
Abilities inFire Emblem: Three Houses
Class and skill level abilitiesPersonal abilities
Bonus damage abilitiesArmored Effect NullCavalry Effect NullDragon Effect NullEffect NullFlying Effect NullInfantry Effect NullMonster Effect NullMonstrous Appeal
Breaker abilitiesAxebreakerBowbreakerFistbreakerLancebreakerSwordbreakerTomebreaker--
Debuffing abilitiesSeal DefenseSeal MagicSeal MovementSeal ResistanceSeal SpeedSeal StrengthBlade Breaker
Experience-related abilitiesModel LeaderMastermindAptitudeImperial LineageLeicester LineageMastermindProfessor's GuidanceRoyal Lineage
Faire abilitiesAxefaireBowfaireBlack TomefaireDark TomefaireFistfaireLancefaireSwordfaireWhite Tomefaire--
Healing abilitiesBattalion RenewalLifetakerRenewalWhite Magic Heal +Animal FriendCatnapGoody BasketLive to ServeSongstress
Proximity abilitiesCharmHeartseekerSacred PowerAdvocateBorn FighterGuardianHonorable SpiritInfirmary MasterLily's PoiseSongstress
Rally abilitiesRally CharmRally DefenseRally DexterityRally LuckRally MagicRally MovementRally ResistanceRally SpeedRally StrengthCompassionCrest ScholarPerseverance
Skill level abilitiesAuthorityAxe ProwessBow ProwessBrawling ProwessFaithLance ProwessReasonSword Prowess--
Stat-boosting abilitiesAlert StanceAvo +10Crit +20Defense +2Defensive TacticsDefiant AvoDefiant CritDefiant DefDefiant MagDefiant ResDefiant SpdDefiant StrDexterity +4Hit +20HP +5Magic +2Movement +1Offensive TacticsPomp & CircumstanceResistance +2Special DanceSpeed +2Strength +2Weight -Business ProsperityCircadian BeatConfidenceDistinguished HouseFighting SpiritHunter's BoonKing of GrapplingLady KnightLone WolfOfficer DutyPersecution ComplexPhilandererRivalryStaunch ShieldSurvival InstinctVeteran KnightWatchful Eye
Turn-related abilitiesAlert StanceArmored BlowBattalion DesperationBattalion VantageBattalion WrathDarting BlowDeath BlowDesperationDuelist's BlowFiendish BlowLucky SevenPoison StrikeQuick RiposteTransmuteUncanny BlowVantageWarding BlowWrathBlade BreakerMurderous IntentStaunch ShieldSurvival Instinct
Weapon abilitiesAxe Avo +20Axe Crit +10Black Magic Avo +20Black Magic Crit +10Black Magic Range +1Black Magic Uses x2Bow Avo +20Bow Crit +10BowfaireBowrange +Brawl Avo +20Brawl Crit +10Close CounterDark Magic Avo +20Dark Magic Crit +10Dark Magic Range +1Dark Magic Uses x2Lance Avo +20Lance Crit +10Sword Avo +20Sword Crit +10White Magic Avo +20White Magic Crit +10White Magic Range +1White Magic Uses x2
Miscellaneous abilitiesAegisCantoCounterattackDanceFireHealLethalityLocktouchMiasma ΔMiraclePassPaviseStealStealthTerrain ResistanceUnarmed Combat
Enemy-exclusive abilities10 ElitesAnchorAgarthan TechnologyAir of IntimidationAncient DragonskinAncient Dragon WrathAnti-Magic ArmorBarrierCommanderCursed PowerDark Magic Uses x4Divine Dragon HornDragon-Scale WallEnclosing WallEnhanced FortitudeEssence BarrierGeneralGiant WingsHeavily Armored WallImmune StatusInfinite MagicKeen IntuitionMagic BindManifest PhantomMighty King of LegendNoncombatantParagonPath of the ConquerorPoisonSurging LightTwin CrestsUmbral LeechUnsealable MagicVital Defense
Unused abilitiesBlack Magic Uses x4Dark Magic Crit +10DisciplineDragon Effect NullEffect NullFistbreakerInfantry Effect NullLance Avo +20White Magic Crit +10White Magic Uses x4
Abilities inFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Class and skill level abilitiesPersonal abilities
Action abilitiesArcher's PloyArcher's WisdomArmored Cavalry's PloyArmored Cavalry's WisdomArmored Infantry's PloyDark Mage's PloyDark Mage's WisdomDual Wielder's PloyEmperor's PloyEssence of DarknessEssence of FireEssence of IceEssence of LightEssence of LightningEssence of WindFiendish BlowKing's PloyKnight's PloyLeader's PloyMage's PloyMage's WisdomMage Knight's PloyMercenary's PloyMercenary's WisdomPegasus Knight's PloyPerspectivePriest's PloyPriest's WisdomSavior of the MeekSeeker of GreatnessStormer of the LandThief's PloyThief's WisdomWarrior's PloyWyvern Rider's PloyAzure LightningCamaraderieCareful StudyCold CalculationCourageous AriaCursed ExpulsionDark ConjurationDeceitDemolisherDivine CapriceDivine PulseDreamer's PaintbrushDualityDustcloudEasy BreezyGalvanic SurgeGoddess's BlessingGolden FistsGordian StrokeIcy PlungeIntense VelocityLightning BoundLuminous PrayerMartial ProwessMaximum AmbulationNether SighOne for the BooksPersonal SpacePersonality ShiftPrismatic ResonancePure BrawnPurifying RainQuietusRadiant LoveRondo of RosesShadowflashSnowslipSolar ProminenceThunderous RefrainTwofold RuinWicked ImpulseWind StanceWindstormWindswept
Support abilities--Adept FlirtAdvocateAgarthan ArcanaAnimal FriendAshen DemonBlade BreakerCaptain's GritCatnapDistinguished HouseEmergent MagicEmperor's PrestigeFighting SpiritFists of JusticeGoody BasketHeavensentHunter's BoonInfirmary MasterKing of GrapplingKing's MightKnight's WisdomLeader's AcumenLily's PoiseLive to ServeLockpickLone WolfMonstrous AppealMortal CoilMurderous IntentName DropNatural WarriorNothing to ReportOverachieverPerceptionPersecution ComplexPower of the SaintsRight-Hand ManRivalrySacrosanctShrewd OperatorSongstressStaunch ShieldSurvival InstinctSwift AwakeningUnsought PowerWatchful Eye
Tactical abilities--AmbitionBorn FighterCenter StageDeadly AimDelicate FlowerDevotionEager BladeForesightHand of TimeHealthy CuriosityHeart's DesireHonorable SpiritKing's LanceKnight's OathLife and LimbLogicianMakings of a MercMaster of ConcealmentMercenary CreedMerciful AuspicesNature's WrathNoble DutyNoble PrideObliterationOfficer DutyOutland TechniquePerfect MemoryPolymathPower of NightRaging TempestRay of SunshineReignResolute PathReverenceSecond-in-CommandSoldier's HonorSworn LanceTrue ChampionUnbending SpiritUnfeeling BladeValiant BloodlineVeteran CommanderVigilant GazeVirtuoso
Awakening-related abilitiesAwakening AssistBattalion VantageDarting BlowPegasus Knight's WisdomSwift AwakeningVantageAdept FlirtHunter's BoonName DropPower of the SaintsSongstressUnsought Power
Stun Gauge-related abilitiesBrawler's PloyBrawler's WisdomDeath BlowHeaviest HitterHeavy HitterPatienceWarrior's WisdomWyvern Rider's WisdomFists of JusticeNatural WarriorPerception
Warrior Gauge-related abilitiesBattalion VantageBlessed BreathKnight's WisdomVantageWarrior AssistHeavensentMortal CoilRivalrySurvival InstinctUnsought Power
Weapon-related abilitiesApex AxeApex BowApex GauntletApex LanceApex SwordApex TomeAxebreakerAxe BusterAxe ProwessBowbreakerBow BusterBowfaireBow ProwessBrawling ProwessCavalry BusterFaithGauntletbreakerGauntlet BusterLancebreakerLance BusterLance ProwessReasonSwordbreakerSword BusterSwordfaireSword ProwessTomebreakerTome Buster--
Battalion abilitiesResist ArmorResist AxesResist BowsResist CavalryResist FliersResist GauntletsResist LancesResist MonstersResist SwordsResist Tomes--
Bonus damage abilitiesArmored Infantry's WisdomNullify Armored EffectNullify Cavalry EffectNullify Flying EffectNullify MagicMonstrous Appeal
Healing abilitiesBattalion RenewalCharmLifetakerRenewalSeasoned TacticsAnimal FriendCatnapInfirmary MasterLily's PoiseLive to ServeSongstress
Adjutant-related abilitiesAdjutant's BenefitAwakening AssistDark AssistFire AssistIce AssistLight AssistLightning AssistOne Heart One MindRally CharmRally DefenseRally DeluxeRally DexterityRally LuckRally MagicRally ResistanceRally SpeedRally StrengthVanguard's BenefitWarrior AssistWind AssistAdvocateLily's Poise
Stat-boosting abilitiesAbsorb CharmAbsorb DefenseAbsorb DexterityAbsorb LuckAbsorb MagicAbsorb ResistanceAbsorb SpeedAbsorb StrengthApex AxeApex BowApex GauntletApex LanceApex SwordApex TomeBoost CriticalCarpe DiemDefense +Defensive TacticsDefiant DefDefiant MagDefiant ResDefiant SpdDefiant StrDexterity +Grievous BlowHP +LifeforceLucky SevenMagic +MusterOffensive TacticsPomp & CircumstanceResistance +SchemerSpeed +Strength +TableturnerTransmuteTrustWild AbandonAshen DemonDistinguished HouseEmergent MagicFighting SpiritKing of GrapplingLone WolfMurderous IntentOverachieverPersecution ComplexStaunch ShieldWatchful Eye
Miscellaneous abilitiesAegisAlert StanceAnchorAppraisalArmsthriftBackboneBattalion DesperationBattalion WrathBlack Magic MasteryBlack Magic+CounterattackCounterbreakCounterstrikeDark Magic MasteryDark Magic+Deadly ScytheDefiant CritDesperationDespoilExpert GuardFireFlareHealImpairImpregnableKinshipKnucklebreakerLethalityLocktouchLunaMagic Attack Range+MastermindMiasma ΔMiraclePassPavisePoison StrikeProvokeQuick RiposteRange MasterRebellious SpiritSerene StanceShatterSmiteSolSpecial DanceStalwart StanceStealTerrain ResistanceWhite Magic MasteryWhite Magic+Wrath
Enemy-exclusive abilitiesAncient DragonskinAncient Dragon WrathCrestological WisdomImmune StatusSeal MagicSeal StrengthTenacityUnsealable Magic