Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Hey there! This section is gonna be your go-to for navigating the ins and outs of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Think of it as me, your experienced buddy, walking you through everything. We'll cover the main story, tackle tough battles, and even give you the lowdown on side quests. Plus, I'll help you with those tricky dialogue choices to get the best outcomes.

Now, a heads-up: I'm not going to list every single little item you find in chests or dropped by enemies. Honestly, most of them aren't super valuable unless they're special Hero's Relics or powerful unique weapons. You can totally check out the weapon list yourself to see what's worth grabbing. Treasure chests usually don't hide the good stuff, so don't stress too much about them.

Also, I'm focusing on the Hard difficulty for this walkthrough, as stats and skills can change a lot. But don't worry, the strategies here should still give you a solid foundation, even if you're playing on a different setting. You can always check enemy stats before a fight to prep.

Since Fire Emblem: Three Houses has different story paths, I'll split up the walkthroughs accordingly. Some parts will be repeated across routes, but I'll copy-paste them where needed to keep things consistent. Just remember, all these walkthroughs are based on Classic mode on Hard difficulty.

Ready to dive in? We'll be covering everything from the main story battles to those pesky side quests, making sure you're well-prepared for whatever the game throws at you. Let's get started!

This guide, written by vreaper (2), is a massive resource for Fire Emblem: Three Houses, covering almost every aspect of the game. It's structured to help you navigate through the different story routes, understand character growth, and master the game's many systems.

Think of this as your go-to reference. Whether you're just starting out or looking to perfect your playthrough, this FAQ has you covered. It's been recognized as an FAQ of the Month winner, so you know it's good stuff!

We'll be breaking down the main walkthroughs, including the different paths like the Black Eagles, Blue Lions, and Golden Deer routes. Plus, we'll dive into the side story, Cindered Shadows, and the various endings. Beyond the main story, we'll explore the Monastery in detail, covering everything from building support with your allies to managing your time effectively with activities and seminars. Character development, combat mechanics, items, and even DLC content are all laid out to give you a complete understanding of how to succeed.

What this guide covers:

• Detailed walkthroughs for all major story routes (Black Eagles, Blue Lions, Golden Deer) and side stories.
• In-depth exploration of the Monastery, including activities, recruitment, and management systems.
• Guidance on character development, classes, crests, and combat systems.
• Information on items, weapons, and gear.
• Coverage of DLC content and New Game Plus features.

Before starting Fire Emblem: Three Houses, you'll choose between Normal and Hard difficulties, and Classic or Casual modes. Normal is for newcomers or those prioritizing story, while Hard offers more challenge. Difficulty can be lowered from Hard to Normal permanently, but not raised. Maddening difficulty, added in update 1.02, significantly increases enemy stats and skills, and makes bosses more aggressive. While Maddening doesn't impact most out-of-battle elements, completing it without NG+ alters the title screen and grants bonus renown. Skill acquisition is slower on Maddening, but battles feature more enemies. This walkthrough primarily covers Hard difficulty, with some Maddening battle tips where possible.

In Classic mode, fallen units are permanently lost (except for specific exceptions), and the protagonist's death results in a game over. Casual mode allows fallen units to return in the next battle, and a game over only occurs if all units are defeated. For new players, Casual and Normal are recommended to get acquainted with the game.

Prologue:

After the opening scenes, choose your protagonist's gender; this affects some support scenes and romance options. Your first dialogue choice, "I'm Mortal," is inconsequential. Your birthday choice is minor, granting a present from your chosen house leader on that day. Setting it to 4/30 ensures the earliest possible item receipt.

When speaking with an old man, choose any option for the first dialogue, then "Of course" to increase Support (affection). Use the tutorial battle to learn mechanics; press A on an empty field, select "Guide," and follow Jeralt's instructions until the enemy force is eliminated. Focus finishing blows on characters you wish to develop and manage weapon durability. The enemy leader yields more experience.

During this first battle, your protagonist's death means game over on Classic. You win by defeating the enemy commander. Jeralt will assist midway; try to secure kills yourself. Focusing kills on yourself and your intended house leader is recommended.

After the commander's defeat, a cutscene plays. Reply "Less than a child" and "Turn back the hands of time" to increase Support. The battle ends, and the MVP is the character with the most enemy kills. Save your game. In the next scene, choose "I'm a bandit" to increase Support with Alois. Later, answer "I didn't know he was a captain." You'll then choose one of three nations, which boosts Support with that house leader. This is not the house choice yet.

Chapter 1: 4/23

Following some scenes, you'll have more dialogue choices. For the third choice, answer "My name is...". When speaking to the two other professors, ask "You're a songstress?".

After the scenes, you can explore. Speak to Rhea to accept her quest. Interact with everyone who has a speech bubble on the minimap, including house members and the three house leaders. You can learn about their stats, personalities, and backgrounds to help decide on a house. Completing this quest returns you to Rhea, where you will choose your house. This decision significantly impacts your units, enemies, and the story's direction.