Hit rate

Not to be confused with the hit stat applied to weapons.

Archers like Norne tend to consistently be very accurate, because their good skill stat and the high accuracy of their Bows gives them high hit rates.

Hit rate or accuracy (Japanese: 命中 hit) is a calculation determining the accuracy of a unit's attacks and their chance of successfully striking and harming their opponent. Hit rate is calculated primarily using the unit's skill stat and their equipped weapon's hit stat, and depending on the individual Fire Emblem series game may include other factors such as their luck stat and bonuses awarded by supports, skills, and the weapon triangle.

Hit rate can be loosely divided into two separate calculations: a unit's base hit rate, which is calculated first from the unit's stats and typically displayed on a unit's profile, weapons and other bonuses, and the battle hit rate, the calculation used and displayed in actual battles which takes into account the opponent's avoid.

Calculations

Base hit rate

Game	Formula	Notes
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light	Physical accuracy: Hit + (Skill) Magical accuracy: Hit	--
Gaiden	Physical accuracy: Hit + (Skill) Magical accuracy: Hit	--
Mystery of the Emblem	Hit + (Skill × 2) + Support bonus	If the support effect is not relevant, the support bonus is taken to be 0.
Genealogy of the Holy War	Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Authority bonus) + (Charm bonus) + (Lover bonus) + (Weapon triangle bonus)	If the authority, Charm, lover or weapon triangle effects are not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Thracia 776	Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck) + (Support bonus) + (Authority bonus) + (Charm bonus) + (Weapon triangle bonus)	If the authority, Charm, support or weapon triangle effects are not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
The Binding Blade	Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus) + (Weapon triangle bonus)	If the support or weapon triangle effects are not relevant, the bonus is taken to be 0.
The Blazing Blade	Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus) + (Weapon triangle bonus) + (S level bonus) + (Tactician bonus)	If the support, weapon triangle, S level or tactician effects are not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
The Sacred Stones	Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus) + (Weapon triangle bonus) + (S level bonus)	If the support, weapon triangle or S level effects are not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Path of Radiance	Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck) + (Support bonus) + (Weapon triangle bonus) + (Biorhythm bonus)	If the support, weapon triangle or biorhythm effects are not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Radiant Dawn	Hit + (Skill × 2) + (Luck) + (Biorhythm bonus) + (Weapon triangle bonus) + (Buddy support bonus) + (Authority bonus) + (Altitude bonus) + (Bow range penalty)	If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0. Bow range penalty is −30 for units attacking with bows from a range greater than 2 spaces.
Shadow Dragon	Hit + (Skill) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus) + (Weapon triangle bonus) + (Weapon level bonus) + (Class bonus)	If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0. The class bonus is +5 for Snipers and +10 for Swordmasters.
New Mystery of the Emblem	Hit + (Skill) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus) + (Weapon triangle bonus) + (Weapon level bonus) + (Class bonus) + (Lunatic Mode bonus)	If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0. The class bonus is +5 for Snipers only. The Lunatic Mode bonus is +10 for all enemies on Lunatic Mode and Lunatic′ Mode and is unavailable to the player.
Awakening	Hit + [([Skill × 3] + Luck) / 2] + (Support bonus) + (Dual bonus) + (Weapon triangle bonus) + (Weapon level bonus) + (Skill bonus)	If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Fates	Weapon accuracy: Hit + [([Skill × 3] + Luck) / 2] + (Support bonus) + (Dual bonus) + (Weapon triangle bonus) + (Weapon level bonus) + (Class bonus) + (Skill bonus) Staff accuracy: Hit + (Magic) + (Skill) + (Weapon level bonus)	The class bonus is +5 for Master Ninjas and Sorcerers, and +10 for Snipers, Wolfssegners, and Lodestars. If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Shadows of Valentia	Physical accuracy: Hit + (Skill) + (Support bonus) Magical accuracy: Hit + [(Skill + Luck) / 2] + (Support bonus)	If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0.
Three Houses	Physical accuracy: Hit + (Dexterity) + (Support bonus) + (Ability bonus) + (Equipment bonus) + (Battalion bonus) − (Bow range penalty) Magical accuracy: Hit + [(Dexterity + Luck) / 2] + (Support bonus) + (Ability bonus) + (Equipment bonus) + (Battalion bonus) − (Bow range penalty)	If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0. Bow range penalty is only relevant for units attacking with bows from further than 2 spaces; in such a case, the user suffers a penalty of [20 × (distance from target − 2)]; on Maddening, the total penalty is increased by 10 points. Bow range penalty caps at 60 on Normal and Hard, and at 70 on Maddening.
Engage	Weapon accuracy: Hit + (Dexterity × 2) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus) + (Skill bonus) Staff accuracy: Hit + (Magic) + (Dexterity) Cannonball accuracy: Hit + (Strength + Dexterity + Build) + (Luck / 2) + (Support bonus) + (Skill bonus) − (Range penalty)	If any bonus is not relevant, the bonus in question is taken to be 0. Range penalty only relevant for units attacking with cannonballs from further than 3 spaces; in such a case, the user suffers a penalty of [10 × (distance from target − 3)].

Battle hit rate

In all games except Thracia 776, the minimum possible battle hit rate is 0%, while the maximum possible battle hit rate is 100%. An attack cannot be a critical hit unless it hits, thus even if the critical rate is 100%, a unit not always land a critical hit. They can also be blocked by Pavise or Dual Guards depending on the game. In all games from The Binding Blade onward, the displayed battle hit rate is not accurate; for more details, see true hit.

The battle hit rate for offensive staves is an entirely separate calculation based on the resistance of the target and the magic stat of the staff's wielder; for this calculation, see Resistance § Calculations.

Game	Formula	Notes
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light	Physical hit rate: [(Unit's base physical hit rate) − (Opponent's physical avoid)]% Magical hit rate: [(User's weapon's hit) − (Opponent's luck)]%	--
Gaiden	Physical hit rate: [(Unit's base physical hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]% Magical hit rate: [(User's spell's hit) − (Opponent's speed + luck)]%	Magical hit rate cannot exceed the spell's base hit. Hit rate is always 100% for units holding the Luna.
Mystery of the Emblem	Physical hit rate: [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's physical avoid)]% Magical hit rate: [(User's base hit rate) − (Opponent's magical avoid)]%	There exists a 3 / 256 chance for a 0% hit to connect.
Genealogy of the Holy War	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	--
Thracia 776	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	The minimum possible battle hit rate is 1%, while the maximum possible battle hit rate is 99%.
The Binding Blade	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	There exists a very small chance for a 100% hit to miss.
The Blazing Blade	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	--
The Sacred Stones	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	--
Path of Radiance	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	--
Radiant Dawn	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	--
Shadow Dragon	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	--
New Mystery of the Emblem	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	--
Awakening	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	--
Fates	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	--
Shadows of Valentia	Physical hit rate: [(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's physical avoid)]% Magical hit rate: [(User's base hit rate) − (Opponent's magical avoid)]%	Magical hit rate cannot exceed the spell's base hit without the aid of a support bonus.
Three Houses	Physical hit rate: [(Unit's base physical hit rate) − (Opponent's physical avoid)]% Magical hit rate: [(User's base magical hit rate) − (Opponent's magical avoid)]%	--
Engage	[(Unit's base hit rate) − (Opponent's avoid)]%	--

Skills affecting hit rate

Skills awarding hit rate bonuses or penalties
	Item	Effect	Games
--	Nosferatu	Always has a battle hit rate of 50, regardless of its user's skill or hit or of the target's avoid.	Gaiden
	Charm	+10/+5 hit rate and avoid to all allied units within a 3-tile radius of the user.	Genealogy of the Holy War, Thracia 776, Awakening
--	Sure Strike	Maximizes the user's hit rate for a single strike when activated.	The Sacred Stones
	Gamble	Doubles critical hit rate and halves hit rate for the user for one round of attack on command./+10 critical hit rate, -5 hit rate./+10 critical hit rate, -10 hit rate.	Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn, Awakening, Fates
	Insight	+20 hit rate when equipped. Janaff only.	Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn
	Daunt	-5 hit rate and avoid to all enemy units within a 3-tile radius of the user.	Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn
	Deadeye	Multiplies the user's hit rate by 2 for a single strike when activated.*	Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn
	Corona	It nullifies the enemy's resistance and halves their accuracy for one turn when activated.	Radiant Dawn
	Outdoor Fighter	+10 hit rate and avoid in outdoor maps.	Awakening
	Indoor Fighter	+10 hit rate and avoid in indoor maps.	Awakening
	Patience	+10 hit rate and avoid during the opponent's phase.	Awakening
	Prescience	+10 hit rate and avoid during the unit's phase.	Awakening
	Swordbreaker	+50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding a sword.	Awakening, Fates
	Lancebreaker	+50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding a lance.	Awakening, Fates
	Axebreaker	+50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding an axe.	Awakening, Fates
	Bowbreaker	+50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding a bow.	Awakening, Fates
	Tomebreaker	+50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding a tome.	Awakening, Fates
	Lucky Seven	+20 hit rate and avoid during the first seven turns of a chapter/skirmish.	Awakening, Fates
	Tantivy	+10 hit rate and avoid if there are no other allied units in a 3-tile radius of the user.	Awakening
	Quick Burn	+15 hit rate and avoid during the first turn of a chapter/skirmish; each bonus decreases by 1 point per elapsed turn until the 15th turn, where the skill ceases effect.	Awakening
	Slow Burn	+1 hit rate and avoid during the first turn of a chapter/skirmish; each bonus increases by 1 point per elapsed turn until the 15th turn (for a maximum +15 bonus for each), where the skill ceases effect.	Awakening
	Underdog	+15 hit rate and avoid if the user's level is lower than the opponent (counting advanced units as level 20 + their current displayed level).	Awakening, Fates
	Even Rhythm	+10 hit rate and avoid during even-numbered turns.	Awakening
	Odd Rhythm	+10 hit rate and avoid during odd-numbered turns.	Awakening
	Hit Rate +10	+10 hit rate when equipped.	Awakening
	Hit Rate +20	+20 hit rate when equipped.	Awakening, Three Houses
	Hawkeye	Maximizes hit rate when equipped.	Awakening
	Supportive	+10 hit rate to the lead unit when the user is the support unit in a Tag Team or Pair Up and the pair has at least a C-rank support.	Fates
	Wind Disciple	+10 hit rate when the user's HP is not full.	Fates
	Perfectionist	+15 Hit rate and Avoid if user's HP = 100%.	Fates
	Forceful Partner	+15 hit rate to the lead unit when the user is the support unit and Corrin is the lead unit.	Fates
	Perspicacious	+5 hit rate to all allies.	Fates
	Certain Blow	+40 hit rate if user initiates combat.	Fates
	Shurikenbreaker	+50 hit rate and avoid when the opponent is wielding a shuriken.	Fates
	Confidence	+15 Hit rate and Avoid if user's HP = 100%.	Three Houses
	Lady Knight	+3 Might and +5 Hit rate when using gambits.	Three Houses
	Murderous Intent	+20 Hit rate if user initiates combat.	Three Houses
	Offensive Tactics	+5 Might and +20 Hit rate when using gambits.	Three Houses
	Hit +15	+15 hit rate when equipped.	Engage

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
The Binding Blade	Chance that the attack will hit. Affected by terrain and enemies.*	攻撃が命中する確率です 敵の回避　地形がかかわります
The Blazing Blade	Chance that the attack will hit. Affected by terrain and enemies.	攻撃が命中する確率です 敵の回避　地形がかかわります
The Sacred Stones	Chance that the attack will hit. Affected by terrain and enemies.	攻撃が命中する確率です 敵の回避　地形がかかわります
Path of Radiance	The chance that the attack will hit. This is affected by terrain and the enemy unit's defenses.	攻撃が命中する確率です 敵の回避や地形で変化します
Radiant Dawn	The chance that the attack will hit. This is affected by the terrain and the enemy unit's defenses.	攻撃が命中する確率 敵の回避や地形によって変化
Awakening	Hit Rate. Affects the odds attacks will connect.	高いほど攻撃が命中しやすい
Fates	Hit Rate. Affects the odds of hitting an enemy unit.	高いほど攻撃が命中しやすい
Three Houses	Affects the odds of hitting an enemy unit.	高いほど攻撃が命中しやすい。
Engage	Hit rate. Determines the odds of landing an attack.	攻撃を命中させる能力。高いほど 攻撃が当たりやすくなる

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Hit rate	--
Japanese	命中	Hit, in the context of describing accuracy; eg a direct hit, a bull's eye.
Spanish	Golpe	Hit. Abbreviated to Gol in Shadows of Valentia due to space restrictions.
French	Précision	Accuracy. Abbreviated to Prc due to space restrictions.
German	Trefferquote	Hit rate. Abbreviated to Trf. due to space restrictions.
Italian	Colpisca	Hit. Abbreviated to Clp due to space restrictions.
Dutch	Precisie	Accuracy. Abbreviated to Prec. due to space restrictions.

See also

• Avoid
• True hit