Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

This FAQ has been reformatted for better readability. It addresses common questions about Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, including gameplay mechanics, character progression, and game features. The guide also contains sections for character recruitment, items, skills, weapons, and a detailed walkthrough of the main story and sidequests. Spoilers may be present in non-walkthrough sections.

Common Questions:

Q: How do I soft reset?

A: Press L + R + SELECT / START simultaneously.

Q: Why does the game language switch unexpectedly?

A: Soft resetting can sometimes change the game's language. To fix this, go to Extras, switch to English, and then back to Japanese.

Q: Does Fame carry over to the next playthrough?

A: Yes, Fame is persistent across playthroughs.

Q: Which save file's team is sent via StreetPass?

A: Only one StreetPass team can be sent at a time. Load the save file with your desired team and send them. To change the team, dispatch from another save file.

Q: Why can't I reclass from a Class 2 unit to another Class 2 unit using a Second Seal?

A: You must be above Level 10 in your current Class 2 unit to reclass into another Class 2 unit. Otherwise, you can only change to Class 1 units.

Q: Is it better to reclass early or reach Level 20 first?

A: It is advisable to reach Level 20 in each class first to maximize stat gains with the least experience. The game tracks class changes rather than an overall background level for stat growth.

Q: What happens if Anna is in the same spot as a Risen Skirmish?

A: Anna will fight as an ally. If she survives the mission, you will receive a special reward.

Q: In Casual mode, if I save on the map before a level up, will my stats change?

A: No, according to player reports, stats are determined at the point of saving, even if other characters are defeated.

Guide Structure:

This guide includes a detailed walkthrough for the main story and sidequests, along with sections covering gameplay basics, vital information, DLC chapters, character and class details, skills, items, weapons, extras, SpotPass, Bonus Box content, support archives, general strategies, and contact information. Use Ctrl + F with the provided bracketed codes (e.g., [TOC], [WLK]) to navigate specific sections.

Hey there! Welcome to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. This section is all about getting you comfortable with the game's controls and how everything generally works. Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward, and you'll pick it up super fast. Most of what you need to know, you'll learn just by playing, but this will give you a good head start!

The game itself is the 13th in the Fire Emblem series and the first one on the 3DS. It's got a lot of depth, but the core mechanics are easy to grasp. While the game does a great job of teaching you through the early levels, I'll cover the basics here too, just so you're in the know.

Gameplay Controls

Here's a quick rundown of what the buttons generally do. It's not super detailed, but it'll get you oriented:

• START: This is your go-to for skipping! You can skip the enemy turn, skip battle animations, and even skip cutscenes. Super handy when you want to speed things up.
• SELECT: This button doesn't do anything in this game. Yep, totally unused!
• R: Use this for changing your view. On the map, it lets you zoom in and out, which is great for getting a better look at the battlefield.
• L: Also for changing your view. On the map, pressing L will cycle through your units, jumping to the next one on screen – whether they're allies, enemies, or something else.
• Y: This is for rapid scrolling on the map. If you need to move your view around quickly, Y is your friend.
• X: In battle, X has a cool function: it automatically highlights all enemy attack ranges. Super useful for planning your moves! It can also be used to swap weapons when you're about to attack.
• B: This is your cancel button. In menus, it'll take you back a step. If you're in battle and just checking out hypothetical moves without committing, pressing B will unselect your current unit, letting you rethink your turn.
• A: You'll be using this button a lot! It's your main selection tool. Use it to select units to move them, bring up menus by pressing it on empty space, or see enemy ranges.
• Touch Screen: This one's pretty dynamic! On the maps, you can use it to view character profiles, check the map layout, and more. During battle scenes, it can be used to pause the action or change camera angles.

Unit Actions

The specifics of unit actions are detailed in the Vital Translations section, so if you're playing the Japanese version, that's where you'll want to look!

Battle Scenes

If you've left your Battle Scenes set to "On" or "Custom" in the menu, you'll see these play out. You have some control over the cinematic effects, but they don't usually change the outcome of the battle itself. You can hold down the A button to speed through the battle or press START to skip it entirely. The buttons on the bottom screen are there to help you change the camera angle or pause the battle. A lot of effort went into making these scenes enjoyable!