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Chapter 23 Camilla
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

Chapter 23 Camilla

Guide to Chapter 23 Camilla in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. Learn strategies for the Underground Passage, enemy types, Dragon Veins, and boss fight.

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Guide to Chapter 23 Camilla in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. Learn strategies for the Underground Passage, enemy types, Dragon Veins, and boss fight.

Hey there! Welcome to Chapter 23, where we'll be taking on Camilla in the Underground Passage. This map can be a bit tricky with its narrow walkways and environmental hazards, but don't worry, we'll get through it together!

Walkthrough
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    You'll start in the Underground Passage, Nohr, with the objective to defeat the boss. Elise will initially guide you, but you'll soon need to take the lead.
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    Be prepared for a diverse and strong enemy force, including many fliers like Wyvern Lords and Malig Knights. These enemies hit hard, so don't expect them to miss often. It's a good idea to bring a variety of your own units, especially flying ones like Falcon Knights, as they can navigate the terrain and have good defensive stats.
  3. 3
    The map itself is a sewer with narrow walkways surrounding three chambers, connected by bridges and tunnels. The water will slow down ground units, and surprisingly, even flying units.
  4. 4
    Camilla will be using three Dragon Veins that activate every other turn. These will blast fire down the corridors, dealing about ten damage to anyone caught in the blast. You absolutely cannot afford to have your whole army take this damage.
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    To counter the Dragon Veins, you'll need to split your forces. Use the four corridors that connect the larger chambers for shelter. These corridors can hold about four units, though the ones between the middle and western chambers only hold three. This will limit your offensive power but is crucial for survival.
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    When positioning your units, always consider what enemies are likely to attack. Use the weapon triangle to your advantage: match ranged enemies with ranged units, physical attackers with high-Defense units, and magic users with high-Resistance units.
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    Falcon Knights are a solid choice here due to their speed, healing capabilities, and good Defense, Resistance, and Evade. Just keep them away from archers and remember to pull back injured units to heal them.
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    The general strategy is to play defensively. Let the enemy come to you in the corridors and wear them down. Make opportunistic attacks and use tag-team maneuvers when possible.
  9. 9
    Once a chamber is clear and Camilla pauses her Dragon Vein attacks, advance into the next chamber and the corridors beyond.
  10. 10
    You'll encounter Nohrian units like Arthur and Effie. If your protagonist talks to them, Elise will order them to stand down, making them neutral. Otherwise, you'll have to fight them.
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    Keep an eye out for item drops: an Arms Scroll, a Master Seal, a Moon Festal, a Sun Festal, and 10,000G. These can be very helpful, especially the healing items.
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    Clear out the eastern half of the map first, then the middle corridor. You'll notice the western units are less aggressive.
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    After surviving the initial onslaught, you can sneak into the corridors leading to the western-most chamber. From here, you can lure weaker enemies away from the boss.
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    Your goal is to whittle the enemy down until only Camilla, Beruka (Wyvern Lord), and Selena (Bow Knight) remain.
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    When Beruka and Selena start attacking, Camilla will abandon her Dragon Veins and move. Don't hold back; rush them and defeat them. A strong melee unit can handle Selena easily.
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    Beruka drops a Talisman, and Camilla drops a Dragonstone+. After defeating them, you'll have cleared the chapter!
Tips
  • Bring plenty of healers and units with good defensive stats. Falcon Knights are excellent for this map.
  • Utilize the narrow corridors for cover against Camilla's Dragon Veins.
  • Pay close attention to the weapon triangle and enemy unit types when positioning your forces.
  • Don't be afraid to play defensively and let the enemy come to you.
  • Keep injured units withdrawn from the front lines to ensure they can be healed.
  • Talk to Arthur and Effie with your protagonist if you want to avoid fighting them.
  • Defeating Camilla yields a Dragonstone+.
  • Beruka drops a Talisman.
  • You'll also find an Arms Scroll, a Master Seal, a Moon Festal, a Sun Festal, and 10,000G scattered throughout the map.

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