Even in 2026, three years after Fire Emblem Engage launched, I still find myself returning to the nostalgic battlefields of Elyos. And every time I start a new run, one of the first units I eagerly recruit is Chloe, the graceful Lance Flier who joins in Chapter 4. She’s the quintessential early-game Pegasus Knight — fast, fragile, and absolutely deadly when built correctly. Over dozens of playthroughs and countless hours of experimentation, I’ve come to appreciate her strengths, work around her weaknesses, and discover some surprisingly versatile builds. Here’s a deep dive into my personal journey with Chloe, from her growth rates to the emblem rings and skills that make her shine.

Understanding Chloe's Growth Rates

When I first looked at Chloe’s stat spread, I immediately noticed the hallmarks of a classic flier. Her speed growth is phenomenal — easily among the highest in the game — while her resistance growth is solid enough to take on mages without fear. Her magic growth also surprised me; it sits quietly in the top five of all recruitable characters. That detail alone opened up hybrid build possibilities that I’ll discuss later.

But every rose has its thorns. Chloe’s attack growth is merely passable, and her physical defense is worryingly low. The stat that truly shapes how I play her, though, is Build. Throughout the game, her Build rises slowly, which means heavy weapons like Steel Lances will brutally weigh her down, stripping away her ability to double attack. In Fire Emblem Engage, doubling is everything for a unit like Chloe — if she can’t hit an enemy twice, she struggles to secure kills.

After many failed attempts in early Lunatic mode runs, I learned to accept Chloe’s stat identity. She is not a frontline brawler. Instead, she’s a surgical instrument — zooming across the map to eliminate archers, mages, and other squishy threats before they can harm my team. Her middling strength means I often need both strikes to finish a target, which makes the right weapon choices absolutely critical.

Choosing the Best Classes for Chloe

By default, Chloe arrives as a Lance Flier and can promote seamlessly into a Griffin Knight. In most of my runs, I keep her in this class line. It highlights her natural talents: flying mobility, high speed, and decent lance ranks. The Griffin Knight’s class skill, Clear the Way, also supports the team by removing movement penalties, which is just icing on the cake. But I’ve experimented with alternatives, and some of them are remarkably effective.

One surprising pivot is making her a Royal Knight. This mounted class retains lance access and adds staves, simultaneously upgrading her support potential. The built-in skill Reforge allows her to occasionally double a staff use, which is neat for healing or status staves. Another, more offbeat route leverages her high magic growth: turning Chloe into a Mage Knight or even Sage. With Levin Sword access (if reclassed via a second seal) or dedicated tomes, she can deliver magical damage that catches armored foes off guard. In my most recent 2026 playthrough, I used a Sage Chloe in the Fell Xenologue DLC chapters and was delighted by her mixed offense — she could still double many enemies while sniping low-res tanks from relative safety.

Of course, these alternate classes require heavy investment in proficiency skills and seals, so I only recommend them on repeat playthroughs or if you have abundant resources. For a straightforward, effective campaign, Griffin Knight remains Chloe’s natural home.

The Weapon Arsenal: Light, Refined, and Deadly

Chloe’s weapon selection is defined by her low Build. The moment I started treating weight as a make-or-break stat, she transformed from okay to incredible. My rule of thumb: never equip a weapon that causes her to lose more than 2 points of speed compared to the enemy’s speed threshold. This makes the Slim Lance and Javelin early-game staples. As the story progresses, I switch to Iron Lance+ variants, sometimes with a Flame Lance for magic damage at range.

I can’t stress enough how important weapon refining is for Chloe. By pouring resources into upgrading an Iron Lance to +3 or even +5, I get a mighty weapon with minimal weight penalty. Combining a highly refined lance with engraving that boosts avoid or might (while not adding weight or reducing too much speed) works wonders. My go-to engrave is usually from Marth or Lyn — they provide speed or dodge without ruining other stats. This balanced setup allows Chloe to reliably double enemies well into the late game, even when some of them start equipping heavier armors.

Occasionally, I will give her a Killer Lance if I plan to inherit a crit-boosting skill, but that requires careful weight management. The key is to always check the combat forecast; if she can’t double, I swap weapons immediately. Patience and preparation turn her into a relentless hunter.

Emblem Rings That Elevate Chloe’s Playstyle

Given her unparalleled mobility, Chloe doesn’t necessarily need an offensive Emblem to function. Instead, I tend to pair her with rings that enhance her utility or fill her damage gaps. The absolute classic is Sigurd. Canter alone is a game-changer, letting her strike a target and then reposition to safety — or move again to threaten another area. When engaged, the extra movement combined with Momentum turns even her basic javelin throws into lethal pokes.

My second favorite is Micaiah. With a healing staff and high reach, Chloe becomes a flying ambulance that can save allies across the map. Micaiah’s Great Sacrifice can be a run-saver, and the Shine tome grants early access to magic damage without reclassing. I’ve used this pairing to stabilize some of the hardest relay trials and skirmishes, where my main healer couldn’t keep up with split-up teams.

For players who want to double down on raw combat, Lyn provides Speedtaker and Alacrity, ensuring Chloe attacks twice before the counter. However, I found that overkill speed doesn’t fully compensate for her mediocre strength, so utility rings generally give more value. Even Byleth can work for supportive fliers — instructing allies while flying to key locations.

Best Inherited Skills to Complete the Build

Skill inheritance in Engage lets me mix and match powers from multiple Emblems, and for Chloe, I always prioritize skills that either boost her damage, improve survivability, or amplify movement. Here’s a quick table of my top picks based on many trials:

In my standard Griffin Knight build, I inherit Canter and Lunar Brace. The combination lets Chloe dart in, deal significant damage even to armored foes, and then retreat behind my tanks. If I’m running a Royal Knight support set, I replace Lunar Brace with Staff Mastery for amplified utility. With enough Bond Fragments, these skills can be acquired relatively early, cementing Chloe’s role throughout the entire campaign.

Why Chloe Remains One of My Favorites in 2026

Even with all the DLC emblems and new characters that have been added since 2023, Chloe still holds a special place in my heart. She embodies everything I love about Fire Emblem series — growth potential, tactical finesse, and a design that invites creative problem-solving. Whether I’m tackling the main story, DLC xenologues, or community-made challenge maps, my Chloe build adapts and excels.

If you’re revisiting Engage or playing it for the first time in 2026, I hope my experience helps you see Chloe not just as another early flier, but as a canvas for your own strategies. Give her the right weapons, a smart Emblem pairing, and a couple of inherited skills, and she’ll repay you with a performance that soars above expectations.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a new campaign to start — and a Chloe to build all over again.