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Chapter Twenty Five: Pale Flower of Darkness Kenneth Version ------------------
Fire Emblem Heroes

Chapter Twenty Five: Pale Flower of Darkness Kenneth Version ------------------

Walkthrough for Fire Emblem Heroes Pale Flower of Darkness (Kenneth Version). Learn how to recruit Harken or Karel and defeat Kenneth.

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Walkthrough for Fire Emblem Heroes Pale Flower of Darkness (Kenneth Version). Learn how to recruit Harken or Karel and defeat Kenneth.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Objective is to seize the throne.
  2. 2
    Harken appears as an enemy if less than 3 promoted enemies are killed; recruit him with a unit from Pherae or Ostia.
  3. 3
    Karel appears as an ally if 3 or more promoted enemies are killed; talk to him with Lyn.
  4. 4
    Turn 9: Character appears.
  5. 5
    Enemies include Generals, Sages (dropping a Chest Key), Druids, Bishops, Monks, Shamans, and Wyvern Riders.
  6. 6
    Mages with Bolting (dropped) and Thunder are present.
  7. 7
    Reinforcements appear on various turns:
  8. 8
    Turn 2 (central west corner): +2 Wyvern Rider L12 w/Steel Lance
  9. 9
    Turn 3 (central west corner): +2 Wyvern Rider L12 w/Steel Lance
  10. 10
    Turn 4 (eastern stairs): + Mage L12 w/Thunder + Monk L12 w/Lightning
  11. 11
    Turn 6 (north stairs): + Shaman L12 w/Flux
  12. 12
    Turn 6 (eastern stairs): + Shaman L12 w/Flux + Mage L12 w/Thunder
  13. 13
    Turn 6 (south western corner): +2 Wyvern Rider L12 w/Steel Lance
  14. 14
    Turn 8 (central west corner): + Thief L12 w/Iron Sword, Lockpick
  15. 15
    Turn 8 (north stairs): + Mage L12 w/Thunder
  16. 16
    Boss: Kenneth (Bishop L13 w/Aura, drops Aura).
  17. 17
    Items: Bolting (kill mage), Chest Key (kill Sage), Lockpick (steal from thief), Guiding Ring (left north chest), Blue Gem (center north chest), Talisman (right north chest).
  18. 18
    Many magicians will snipe you; avoid bringing units with low RES.
  19. 19
    Use Oswin and other low RES units to fend off upper units.
  20. 20
    Move everyone across the narrow passage, with stronger units leading.
  21. 21
    Keep your healer accessible to everyone.
  22. 22
    Ninian is not recommended for this chapter.
  23. 23
    Keep everyone away from the magicians' range by hugging the left side of the passage.
  24. 24
    As snow stops, move everyone across with stronger units needing EXP in the lead towards the throne.
  25. 25
    Keep someone behind for Harken or Karel.
  26. 26
    If aiming for Karel, you can kill the magicians across the wall.
  27. 27
    Have your thief snatch the chests to the north.
  28. 28
    Consider leaving a caster needing training (Lucius or Erk) to snipe magicians across the wall after recruiting Harken or before recruiting Karel.
  29. 29
    Quickly dispose of the thief that appears on Turn 8.
  30. 30
    Wait for your chosen character (Harken or Karel).
  31. 31
    Have your thief snatch the chests.
  32. 32
    Other units should handle mages before the boss.
  33. 33
    After Harken/Karel is recruited and chests are seized, move units needing EXP to handle the druid and his allies, with Harken/Karel providing backup.
  34. 34
    Eliwood should be with the main forces to end the chapter quickly.
  35. 35
    Kill reinforcements that appear where Oswin and allies are.
  36. 36
    Defeat Kenneth with a promoted magician (Canas or Pent) or a strong, durable physical fighter (Raven, cavaliers, Guy, fliers).
  37. 37
    Seize the throne with Eliwood to end the chapter.
Tips
  • This chapter is faster than Jerme's due to the throne seize objective.
  • Prioritize units with higher RES to deal with the magicians.
  • Consider the recruitment conditions for Harken and Karel when deciding which promoted enemies to defeat.
  • Use the narrow passage to your advantage, keeping stronger units in front.
  • Ensure your healer can reach all units.
  • The thief on Turn 8 is a priority to eliminate.
  • Utilize units needing EXP to clear remaining enemies after recruitment and chest collection.

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