Fire Emblem Heroes

Q: I just started the game, what do I do?

A: This section covers initial steps like summoning heroes, understanding Assets and Flaws (IVs), and managing your barracks. It also details linking your My Nintendo account, obtaining free heroes like Micaiah and Dimitri from specific banners and the Heroes' Path, common beginner mistakes, building your first team, and completing Tactics Drills and Story Maps.

Q: Okay, I finished Story mode, what's next?

A: After completing the story, focus on Coliseum rewards, completing quests, checking special maps, participating in events, and engaging in Aether Raids. Learn to make friends, and gradually power up your teams.

Q: What is Advanced Growth?

A: Advanced Growth covers mechanics like Weapon Refinery, Unlocking Potential, Skill Inheritance, Merging heroes, and Sending Home units. It also addresses what to do with duplicates.

Q: Is Free Play viable?

A: This section discusses what Free-to-Players might miss out on, including Arena and Aether Raids rankings, non-focus 5★ heroes, large hero collections, and merging 5★ exclusive heroes.

Q: What are Orbs and Heroic Grails?

A: Learn about the usage and sources of Orbs for summoning heroes and Heroic Grails for acquiring specific units.

Q: How do I build an effective team?

A: This covers basic team building principles like magical/physical balance, mobility, and range. It also discusses building around strong heroes, using strong 5★ units, and specific team archetypes like Infantry, Cavalry, Flying, and Armor Emblem. Advanced topics include team roles, auto-battle teams, tank/support compositions, nuke/dancer setups, mixed emblem teams, stacking effects, and Beast/Dragon Emblem. Specific strategies for Arena Core and Aether Raids offense teams are also detailed.

Q: What are basic Fire Emblem Tactics?

A: Understand the Danger Area, when not to trust it, Bait and Swarm tactics, previewing maps before deployment, and AI prediction.

Hey there! So you're diving into Fire Emblem Heroes, huh? Awesome! This guide is here to help you get your bearings, especially if you're just starting out. Think of me as that friend who's already put in a ton of hours and can show you the ropes.

You might be wondering why I'm making a guide for a game that's been around for a bit. Honestly, games evolve, and so does our understanding of them. What was common knowledge a few years ago might not be the whole picture now. My goal here is to give you the most up-to-date and complete info I can, drawing on years of playing to clear up any confusion and make sure you've got a solid reference point.

Now, about the strategies you'll find in here – are they the absolute best? Probably not. Fire Emblem Heroes is super flexible, and there are tons of ways to tackle any given chapter. What I've put together are the methods I personally use. They might not be the speediest, but they're definitely safe and reliable. My priority is helping you succeed without too much frustration.

You'll notice that as we get further into the game, the strategies might become a little less step-by-step. That's because the game opens up a lot! You'll have more characters, more choices, and more freedom. To keep things useful for everyone, I'll have to be a bit more general to cover the different paths you might take.

Oh, and a quick intro about me: I'm Ashwin Suresh, but most people know me online as Armads or Sealed Lance. I'm 16, live in Australia, and I'm still totally hooked on Fire Emblem. I'm excited to share my passion and help you enjoy the game as much as I do!