This is the battle walkthrough for the mission The Great Bridge Coup from Fire Emblem: Three Houses (FETH, FE3H). Read on to find out about map features, what enemies you will encounter, and tips for winning!

Chapter 16 (Golden Deers) - Map and Overview

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Chapter 16 (Golden Deers) - Enemies

First Phase

Reinforcements - Acheron's Ambush

Once you cross the line of inital Fortress Knights guarding the fort, Acheron along with 3 Armored Knights and 2 Paladins.

Reinforcements - Ferdinand's Backup

Once you start engaging Ferdinand, more Alliance collaborators will show up to the north to provide aid.

Enemy Stats

Chapter 16 (Golden Deers) - Chests

The enemy units do not hold any chest keys.

You can purchase keys before battle, or if you have them in the convoy, access them from Byleth.

If you have a Thief, of Assassin in your party, you can have them open up the chests using the Locktouch Ability.

Critical Ring

A ring that gives Crit +5 to increase critical-hit rate. If stacked with Assassins, Killer weapons and/or the Cursed Ashiya Sword, it could make a high damage crit dealer.

Talisman

Pemanently increases Res by two. Worth giving to units weak to magic, perhaps Claude as a wyvern rider or any armored/fortress knight you might have.

Chapter 16 (Golden Deers) - Map Features

Surrounded by walls, it is difficult to go around without being attacked by enemy because of the little walkable spaces. There are 2 Heal Tiles+ on the top and bottom of the map.

Terrain Types

Chapter 16 (Golden Deers) - Tips and Tricks

Stay Together

More enemies will appear as you progress the battle. It is better to stay on the defensive and protect your mages and archers.

Heal Your Frontliners

Make sure that your attackers are in good health, before they get attacked by multiple enemies.

Focus on the Commanders

If you feel overwhelmed by the enemies, you can focus on taking out the commanders right away.

Prepare Chest Keys

There are two chests, and no chest keys to be dropped by enemies. Have a flier or cavalry unit hold keys to quickly get those chests before retreating to safety.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Related Links

Part 2 - Verdant Wind Battle Walkthroughs

Part 2 - Verdant Wind
Chapter 13: Hunting by Daybreak	Chapter 14: Protecting Garreg Mach	Chapter 15: Ambush at Ailell
Chapter 16: The Great Bridge Coup	Chapter 17: To War at Gronder	Chapter 18: Taking Fort Merceus
Chapter 19: The Enbarr Infiltration	Chapter 20: Confrontation at the Palace	Chapter 21: Stand Strong at Shambhala
Chapter 22: For the Freedom of Fódlan