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Episode 18a - Shadow of the Valkyrur ("Marmota's End")
Valkyria Chronicles

Episode 18a - Shadow of the Valkyrur ("Marmota's End")

Master Episode 18a, 'Shadow of the Valkyrur' ('Marmota's End') in Valkyria Chronicles. Learn A-Rank strategies, unit deployment, and key tactics for defeating the giant ship.

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Master Episode 18a, 'Shadow of the Valkyrur' ('Marmota's End') in Valkyria Chronicles. Learn A-Rank strategies, unit deployment, and key tactics for defeating the giant ship.

Walkthrough
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    Phase 1: Initial Assault
    • Deploy all available positions. Recommended setup: A strong shocktrooper up front, Rosie and your best lancer (lancer 2) in the second row, Alicia, your best sniper, and an engineer with repair boost in the third, and Largo and another good lancer (lancer 3) in the back. Ensure lancers have powerful anti-tank lances.
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    Start with lancer 3. Move to the furthest north shocktrooper and bunker down. Target the left-most gatling gun, hitting it twice.
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    Select lancer 2. Shoot the same gatling gun a third time to destroy it. Move lancer 2 northwest to the far left front-most bunker.
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    Select Largo. Run forward to the ladder near the destroyed gatling gun. Climb it and shoot the anti-tank gun twice.
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    Go down the ladder and return to lancer 2, bunkering down facing northwest.
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    Reselect lancer 2 and shoot the anti-tank gun a third time to destroy it. End facing northwest.
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    Select Welkin. Use a mortar to target troops in the southwest corner, aiming to destroy the sniper and a shocktrooper.
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    Move Welkin backward towards the map wall to protect him.
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    Use your sniper to kill the lancer in the eastern corner and re-bunker. End the phase with 1 CP remaining.
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    Phase 2: Eliminating Cannons and Troops
    • The enemy will likely attack Welkin and deploy a reinforcement lancer. The ship may target the area in front of it.
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    Use lancer 3 to shoot the far eastern gatling cannon twice.
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    Have Largo move to lancer 3's position and finish off the far eastern cannon.
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    Reselect Largo and target the last remaining gatling cannon.
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    Select lancer 2 and shoot the last cannon twice to destroy it.
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    With cannons destroyed, use your sniper to eliminate the remaining shocktroopers and one lancer. Prioritize more dangerous targets if they appear.
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    Move troops as needed, staying near bunkers and leaving the easiest target for last.
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    Select your engineer. Move in an arc to refill lancer 2 and the sniper, then repair Welkin. Hide behind Welkin.
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    Reselect your sniper to take out the last lancer and re-bunker.
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    Expect a shocktrooper reinforcement that will likely die in the crossfire. A special guest may appear to heal your troops.
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    Phase 3: Boarding the Ship
    • Select your sniper. Look up on the ship's ramparts west of the last anti-tank cannon and snipe the lone shocktrooper there.
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    Select lancer 2. Shoot the plating near the anti-tank cannon on this side to create a path onto the ship.
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    Move lancer 2 onto the ship, climb the ladders, and push as far as possible, leaving room for others to pass.
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    Select Rosie. Move onto the ship, up both ladders, and towards the lancer.
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    Reselect Rosie and continue following the path between the two propellers. An enemy shocktrooper will be present.
Tips
  • The side cannons are very dangerous; prioritize destroying them.
  • Welkin is vulnerable early on; protect him by moving him back.
  • Lancers are crucial for this mission; ensure they are leveled up (around 18) and equipped with powerful anti-tank lances.
  • Save your game frequently, especially before making critical moves or when units are under heavy fire.
  • The mission's end resembles Episode 17, so familiarity with that battle's mechanics can be helpful.
  • Don't be afraid to use the Penetration order to bypass enemy defenses.

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