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
Start with Normal difficulty and Casual mode. Strengthen the protagonist Alear. Do Skirmishes and other side-quests. Train and eat meals before every battle. Explore the Somniel after every battle.

Normal Difficulty and Casual Mode

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

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

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

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

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
Alear	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.
Alfred	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.
Louis	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.
Celine	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.
Anna	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.
Yunaka	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
Battle Tips
Plan Unit Placement Accordingly
Use Chain Guard to avoid Unlucky Deaths
Make use of Emblem Energy
Master the Weapon Triangle

Plan Unit Placement Accordingly

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

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

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

Sword	→ is strong against	Axe
Axe	→ is strong against	Lance
Lance	→ is strong against	Sword

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?

★ 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?

★ 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?

★ 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?

★ 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?

★ 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?

★ 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?

★ 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	-

Fire Emblem Engage Related Guides

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All Categories
Walkthrough	News and Updates
Characters	Emblems
Tips and Tricks	The Somniel
Classes	Unit Types
Skills	Weapons
Items	Bond Rings