Master Chapter Twenty Seven of Fire Emblem Heroes! Learn how to recruit Karel or Harken, defeat Kenneth, and seize the throne with this expert walkthrough.
Alright, let's tackle Chapter Twenty Seven, also known as the 'Pale Flower of Darkness.' This chapter has a bit of a twist depending on how you've played so far, specifically regarding your promoted units. Pay close attention to the conditions for who shows up!
Walkthrough
- 1Objective: Seize the throne.
- 2Character Appearance Conditions: This is crucial! If you've had 3 or more promoted units killed before this chapter, Lyn can talk to Karel and recruit him as an ally. However, if you've lost fewer than 3 promoted units, Harken will appear as an enemy. You'll need a unit from Pherae or Ostia to talk to him. This character appears on Turn 9, so be ready!
- 3Initial Strategy: Keep Oswin and any other characters with low Resistance (RES) positioned to deal with the Sage and General just north of your starting position, as well as any reinforcements that might show up later.
- 4Northward Advance: Send everyone else, ideally led by your promoted Lord, heading north. Hug the left wall if you're aiming to recruit Harken (or rather, to have him appear as an enemy you can then recruit). This positioning helps prevent the Bishop (Kenneth) from attacking you too early.
- 5Sustained Advance and Healing: Over the next few turns, continue moving north. Heal your units as needed. It's a good idea to have your lower RES characters be rescued by stronger units to keep them safe from magic attacks. Your flying units will be incredibly useful here, able to bypass terrain and reach key positions quickly.
- 6Shifting Eastward: Once the snow effect (if any) stops, start moving your main party eastward. Make sure Hector is with this group. Eliwood can hang back below the druids; he'll be important if Harken shows up. Alternatively, you can park Lyn in that spot if Karel is the one appearing.
- 7Chest Collection and Enemy Clearing: Have your Thief start making their way to the northern chests to collect the items within. Send a few units to take out the enemies positioned near Kenneth.
- 8Recruitment/Encounter: Deal with the thief that appears near Eliwood or Lyn. The very next turn, you'll have the opportunity to recruit the character you're aiming for (Karel or Harken).
- 9Dealing with Dark Users: After your desired character is recruited or dealt with, use your promoted Lord to take out the dark magic users positioned above the main area.
- 10Handling Reinforcements: Oswin's group should continue to manage any incoming reinforcements.
- 11EXP Opportunity: Once the immediate threats are handled and your recruitment/encounter is complete, feel free to open the door to the main section of the building. This area is great for using your weaker units to gain valuable experience points (EXP).
- 12Defeating Kenneth: Take out Kenneth using physical units that have a decent Resistance stat. Fliers are excellent for this task.
- 13Seizing the Throne: Finally, have Hector seize the throne to complete the chapter.
Boss Data:
- Kenneth — Bishop Lvl. 13
- HP: 19
- SKL: 16
- SPD: 13
- DEF: 9
- RES: 21
- LUC: 6
- Dropped Item: Aura
Items:
- Talisman: Found in the northern chests (left one).
- Blue Gem: Found in the northern chests (center one).
- Guiding Ring: Found in the northern chests (right one).
- Aura: Dropped by Kenneth.
Tips
- Remember to check the promoted unit kill count before starting; it dictates whether you get Karel or Harken.
- Keep your low RES units safe, especially from mages. Rescuing them is often the best bet.
- Fliers are your best friends in this chapter for mobility and reaching difficult spots.
- Don't forget to send your Thief to grab those valuable items from the northern chests!
- Position units strategically to draw out enemies and avoid getting overwhelmed.
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