Originally Posted by
IvanLedah21
My own opinions to add to the rest:
Light Blockers: Aria, Flamel. Katie if you want a 2nd soldier for more UP on certain maps, otherwise Aria wins.
Heavy: Bernice, Cornelia
Healers: Marr, Camilla. Iris as a 3rd when needed. Robert's only real use when you have Camilla, Marr and/or Iris is Toast to Men/Male only maps
Ranged Magic Damage: Mikoto, Fignelia, Odette
Melee Magic: Sherry. Sabinne is a decent option for ranged melee
Ranged Physical: Spica (get ASAP), Bashira, Mel, Monica (at least for Crystal Keeper)
Other: Sophie (Lightning Rod and powerful temporary blocker).
Yes, Marr reduces HP loss on desert maps if you drop her early on (I'd drop her 2nd after Aria in most cases, as UP/blocking/ranged needs permit)
Ditch for sure: Claire (you have plenty of ranged physical and should be replaced by Spica ASAP), Robert (outside of male-only maps), Dahlia (niche is blocking mages due to MR + Risk Life (defense loss doesn't matter against mages but huge attack boost does)), Anemone (outclassed by Sabinne). Probably Kagura and Noel though I'd listen to opinions on those who use those first.
Situational: Fuuka, Eden