b) Operations ---------------------------------------------------------- [0320]

Learn essential Fire Emblem Heroes game operations, including battle commands, unit interactions, landform actions, menu options, and preparation strategies for a smoother gameplay experience.

This section covers basic operations and useful buttons in Fire Emblem Heroes that are not part of the standard controls.

Useful Buttons:

• START: View overall map mini version.
• SELECT: Toggle the yellow text tutorial on/off.
• R: View more details.

Resets:

• Soft Reset: Press A + B + L + R or A + B + SELECT + START to reset the game.
• Hard Reset: Manually switch the game off and back on using the hardware.

Basic Battle Operations:

• ATTACK: Available when in range of a foe. Select target, confirm battle statistics.
• PLAY/DANCE: Allows a unique class (bard/dancer) unit to act again.
• STAFF: Use healing or spell effects on units.
• STEAL: Thieves can steal items (not weapons) from adjacent opponents if they have at least 2 more speed than the enemy.
• ITEM: Re-equip weapons, use items, and view inventory.
• WAIT: End a unit's turn after actions are completed.
• RIDE/EXIT: Archers/snipers can use or leave a ballista, which offers more power and range but less ammunition.

Unit Interactions:

• RESCUE: Available when adjacent to another unit. The rescuer must have higher aid than the other unit's constitution.
• GIVE: Transfer a rescued comrade to another unit that has enough aid capacity.
• TAKE: The reverse of GIVE, where a vacant unit receives a rescued comrade.
• DROP: The rescuer can drop a rescued unit in an adjacent square.
• TRADE: Exchange items with an adjacent unit.
• MERCH: Exchange items with Merlinus's stock when adjacent to him.
• SUPPORT: Appears between compatible units after a certain number of turns (up to 3 times). Provides special battle bonuses.
• TALK: Available between two units for in-game insights.

Landform Interactions:

• ARMORY: Purchase weapons.
• VENDOR: Purchase magic items.
• INN: (Chapter 16xE only) Talk to Anna.
• ARENA: Units can train and bet money at the risk of survival.
• VISIT: Interact with villages and houses for information or recruitment.
• SEIZE: Use on thrones to complete a chapter.
• CHEST: Open chests with a key or lockpick.
• DOOR: Use on doors.

In-Chapter Menu (Press A on a blank square):

• UNITS: View detailed character information (stats, equipment, personal data, weapon level, supports).
• STATUS: View objective, turn count, funds, leaders, and army unit counts.
• OPTIONS: Adjust animation, text speed, game speed, terrain viewing, unit information display, combat stats detail, objective display, controller settings, subtitles, autocursor, music/sound, and window color. Recommended settings: Animation 2, Text speed Max, Combat Detail, Unit Burst, Game Speed Fast.
• SUSPEND: Save game progress mid-chapter for a quick save.
• END: End the army's turn.

Main Menu Options:

• RESUME CHAPTER: Continue from the exact state of a mid-chapter save.
• RESTART CHAPTER: Restart the entire chapter from the last save point.

Preparation Menu (Available after Chapter 14 Eliwood: False Friends):

• PICK UNITS: Select units for the chapter. Compulsory units are indicated by green flashing names.
• TRADE: Exchange items between units.
• FORTUNE: Pay for chapter hints. Becomes free and shows support compatibility after Nils takes over.
• CHECK MAP: View the starting map, change unit formation, and adjust options.