Fire Emblem Engage (FE Engage)

Tips and Tricks: A Beginner's Guide

Tips and Tricks

If Fire Emblem Engage is your first Fire Emblem game, get started by learning about some tips at the beginning of the game, the recommended early characters, and some frequently asked questions. Read on for a beginner's guide and learn about the best strategies, tips and tricks, and everything you need to know before starting Fire Emblem Engage.

Beginner's Guide: Essential Tips and Tricks

Getting Started in Fire Emblem Engage




Normal Difficulty and Casual Mode

Alear

If you are new to the Fire Emblem series, it is recommended to select the Normal difficulty and Casual mode at the beginning of the game. Casual Mode disables permadeath where your units are gone for good if they fall in battle.

If you started playing on a higher difficulty, fret not! you can lower your game's difficulty by going to your room at the Somniel!

▶︎ Difficulty Level Differences

Focus on Strengthening Alear

Fire Emblem Engage - Alear

As the protagonist, Alear will participate in all the battles you will encounter. The game ends if Alear falls in combat so it is best to focus on strengthening Alear through levelling up, training, and updated equipment.

When in combat, try to revolve your strategy around Alear to gain as much EXP as possible.

▶︎ How to Build Characters

Do Skirmishes for Extra Resources

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Try to do Skirmishes and other side-quests if you wish to take a break from progressing through the main story. Clearing these will reward you with EXP, Skill Points, and materials to help strengthen your units and prepare them for the main story.

You can also reroll for skirmishes if you're aiming for a specific type of resource to refine some of your gear or cook some food to bond with your allies!

How to Reroll Skirmishes

Increase Stats with Training and Meals

Fire Emblem Engage Training

Prepare your units for the next big battle by sharing meals with allies at Cafe Terrace and provide them with stat buffs. You can also train your units at the Arena to earn extra EXP and Skill Points.

▶︎ Training at the Arena

Explore the Somniel After Battles

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After finishing a battle in the main story, try to explore the Somniel do the different minigames and other activities. In between battles, item drops throughout the Somniel will be refreshed and you can do the minigames again.

▶︎ Somniel Minigames and Things to Do

Recommended Units for Getting Started

Units Strengths and Reasons for Recommendation
Fire Emblem Engage AlearAlear When Recruited: Prologue
・Due to being a main character, they are present in all your battles.
・If they die, the battle is over, so they should be strengthened.
・One of the few sword units in the early game.
AlfredAlfred
When Recruited: Chapter 3
・Strong mobility when synced with Emblem Sigurd.
・Overall high growth rate on all-around stats.
・You can class change to a unique advanced class.
LouisLouis
When Recruited: Chapter 4
・Starts off with a high Defense
・Has a strong physical attack
Magic resistance and speed are low, so be careful of magic attacks.
CelineCeline
When Recruited: Chapter 4
・Wields strong magic attacks
・Can withstand battles with enemies with high defense.
・You can class change to a unique advanced class.
・Suitable second option for Tome-user after Clanne.
AnnaAnna
When Recruited: Paralogue: Mysterious Merchant
High growth rates in Dex (50), Spd (50), Mag (50) and Lck (45).
・Excells in magic classes like Sage.
・Personal skill and high luck stat makes her the ideal gold farmer.
YunakaYunaka
When Recruited: Chapter 6
・The Thief class' base Knife weapon can be used for indirect attacks.
・High mobility compared to other units.
・Doubled terrain bonus due to Covert Unit Type.

▶︎ Best Units Tier List

All Tips and Guides For Battles

Fire Emblem Battle Tips

Plan Unit Placement Accordingly

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You'll want to make sure that units are placed in regards to their respective stats and unit type when moving forward. Archers are strong against fliers while mages are strong against armored units. Armored units are strong against physical attacks and melee units are strong against archers. Make use of unit's tactical advantage to come out on top of battles!

Best Classes for Each Unit

Use Chain Guard to avoid Unlucky Deaths

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Chain Guard is a mechanic that is exclusive to Qi Master type units. They can block an attack that is directed at an ally unit that is beside them. Use this to protect your backline units or your armored units when near mages.

Make use of Emblem Energy

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Using Engage requires building up the Engage gauge first to maximum. However, once you have used Engage mode and the effects has expired, you'll need to build up the gauge again to sync with your emblem. With the Emblem Energy on the ground, you can instantly replenish your Emblem Gauge to maximum with one use.

Master the Weapon Triangle


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The Weapon Triangle is a core mechanic of Fire Emblem Engage's battle system. Each of the three primary weapon types are strong against one type and weak against another.

Weapon Triangle Explained

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Emblem?

Marth Emblem

★ Heroes from the past that dwell in Emblem Rings ★
Emblems are popular characters from previous games like Marth and Ike. Emblem Rings can be equipped to call on their powers.

▶︎ List of All Emblems

What are Engage and Synchro?

Fire Emblem Engage Synchro Skills

★ Unique abilities when using Emblem Rings ★
Units equipped with Emblem Rings have access to the more powerful Engage and Synchro skills.
▶︎ All Synchro Skills ▶︎ Engage Mechanic Explained

Is Hard Difficulty Truly Hard?

Fire Emblem Engage Difficulty

★ You can lower the difficulty midway ★
There is no need to worry about picking the wrong difficulty because the game allows you to lower it in your room.

▶︎ How to Change Difficulty

Should I Choose Casual or Classic Mode?

Fire Emblem Engage Permadeath Classic

★ Casual if you prefer permadeath disabled ★
Fire Emblem is known for its permadeath feature. Go for Classic, if you prefer permadeath enabled for a more tense and immersive experience where every decision matters.

▶︎ Permadeath Explained: What Happens When A Unit Dies?

How Should I Move Around the Battlefield?

FE Engage Dark Map

★ Be cautious of the enemy's range and stay away ★
When moving your units, you will see tiles highlighted in red. These represent the areas where the enemy can attack you so be mindful where you end your unit's turn. Some characters have high defensive capabilities to soak damage and some are effective counter-attackers so try to use this to your advantage.

Are There Disadvantages in Using the Draconic Time Crystal?

Rewind Screenshot

★ No disadvantages and drawbacks ★
You are free to use the Rewind mechanic of Draconic Time Crystal whenever you want, just keep an eye out for how many charges you have left.

▶︎ How to Rewind

What Type of Units Should I Use?

Fire Emblem Engage Units

★ Choose any unit you like ★
Fire Emblem Engage gives you the freedom to choose any unit and still have a party strong enough to tackle the main story as you can freely change a unit's class. In higher difficulties however, it is best to keep your party well-balanced.

▶︎ Best Party Composition

All Tips and Tricks Guides

Tier Lists and Builds
Best Units Best Classes for Each Unit
Best Emblem Ring Pairings Class Tier List
Best Party Composition Best Units for Maddening Run
How to Build Characters Emblem Tier List
Unit Guides
How to Recruit Units Class Change: When to Promote Units
Best Gifts for All Characters Growth Rates and Stat Caps
Every Stat Explained How to Increase Weapon Proficiency
How to Get the Pact Ring All Paired Endings
Romance Options What Happens on Your Birthday?
How to Get S Rank Support Should you Gift the Horse Manure?
Valuable Items/Farming Guides
SP Farming EXP Farming
Gold Farming Where to Get Master Seals
Where to Get Second Seals How to Get the Silver Card
How to Farm Iron, Steel, and Silver Ingots How to Farm Bane Books
Emblem Guides
Skill Inheritance How to Farm Bond Fragments
All Synchro Skills How to Reach Level 20 Bond Level
How to Use Emblem Rings Bond Effects
Engage Mechanic Explained -
Battle and Combat Guides
How to Reroll Skirmishes How to Reroll Stats on Level Up
Should You Optimize? Poison Mechanic Explained
Permadeath Explained How to Open Treasure Chests and Doors
Dodge vs Avoid Explained What Does Luck Affect?
Build Stat and Attack Speed Follow-Up Attack Guide
How to Rewind Exploration Guide
How to Use Auto-Battle Break Mechanic Explained
Battle Symbols Explained Weapon Durability
Spirits of the Fallen Weapon Triangle Explained
How to Navigate Dark Maps Terrains Explained
Other Guides/FAQs
Missable Items Post Game Content
How to Unlock DLC Lookout Ridge
Difficulty Level Differences Maddening Difficulty Guide
Lost Items Are There Dark Seals?
Fell Xenologue Unlock Guide -

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11 Lobberunoover 1 year

For new players like me, it is good to do skirmishes, because you can gather resources like gold, steel, silver and so, BUT if you just use specific units to resolve your battles, the Skirmish difficulty will scale based on your most leveled unit. So, it is good to have a balance on how you use the units for your own strategy.

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