Prologue The Verge of History

Learn how to navigate the Prologue 'The Verge of History' in Fire Emblem: Awakening. Get tips for Normal, Hard, and Lunatic difficulties, including boss strategies and unit recruitment.

Alright, let's dive into the very first map of Fire Emblem: Awakening, called 'Prologue: The Verge of History'. This is where you'll get your first taste of combat and learn the basics of commanding your troops. Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward, but there are a few things to keep in mind, especially if you're aiming for higher difficulties.

New Units You Get:

1. Avatar (You!) - Tactician, Level 1
2. Chrom - Lord, Level 1
3. Lissa - Cleric, Level 1
4. Frederick - Great Knight, Level 1

Boss Information:

• Name: Garrick
• Class: Barbarian
• Level: 3
• Items: Hand Axe
• Note: This boss does not move from its spot.

General Strategies for Normal/Hard:

Your best bet here is to keep your units grouped up. Think of it like a defensive huddle. This is especially important on higher difficulties. Frederick is a fantastic unit to start with, so use him to shield your other characters.

Try pairing up your Avatar with Chrom. This gives them a defensive bonus and makes them a stronger pair. Always keep Lissa safe – she's your healer and pretty fragile early on. If she can't be kept out of enemy range, pair her up with Frederick for protection. The map has some obstacles; use these to your advantage to block enemy advances or create choke points.

Heal up whenever Lissa is in a safe spot and needs to. Advance very slowly towards the bridge where the boss is waiting. Only cross when you're absolutely sure your team is ready and can handle the encounter. Since Garrick doesn't move, you can afford to take your time and set up your attack perfectly.

General Strategies for Lunatic:

On Lunatic difficulty, Frederick is your absolute best friend. Seriously, lean on him heavily. Pair up your units, and make sure Frederick is the one protecting Lissa. Chrom and your Avatar should try to avoid direct confrontation if possible, as most enemies will hit hard.

Mages are a huge threat on this map to almost everyone except Frederick. Your top priority should be taking them out as soon as you spot them. At this stage of the game, Frederick will likely be the only unit capable of tanking hits from most enemies. You might have to use him as your primary offensive and defensive unit for a while. If Frederick ever gets into danger, don't hesitate to use healing items like Vulenaries.