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Fire Emblem: Three Houses (FE3H)

Chapter 12: Outset of a Power Struggle (Edelgarde Route) Walkthrough

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This is a walkthrough for the twelfth chapter of Fire Emblem: Three Houses (FE3H), which can only be done on the Edelgard route (Crimson Flower). Read on to find out the best way to use your time in the Monastery, how to win in battle, and which dialogue options to choose!

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Chapter 11: Throne of Knowledge Chapter 13: Beyond Escape

Unlocking the Edelgard Route

FE3H How to Unlock Edelgard Route
In Chapter 11: Throne of Knowledge, in a normal playthrough Edelgard will reveal herself as the Flame Emperor and you must side with the Church of Seiros to stop her.

There is however a another route where you instead side with Edelgard and accompany her and the Black Eagle students through the war against the Church.

Have a Support Level of C+ with Edelgard

Before Chapter 11, you must have a Support rank of C+ with Edelgard. By then she will have revealed that she also bears the Crest of Flames.

Choose to Go to Edelgard's Coronation

FE3H Edelgard Route
During Exploration in Chapter 11, talking to Edelgard will have her ask you to accompany her to Enbarr, where she will be crowned. You can choose to go with her, at no loss, or choose to stay. Choosing to stay will lock you out of her route, however.

Be warned that doing this ends the exploration phase so only approach her after spending all your activity points.

Choose to Protect Her During the Mission

FE3H Edelgard Route Protect Edelgard
During the Chapter 11 Mission, Conflict in the Holy Tomb, Rhea will order you to attack Edelgard after the battle. If you went to the coronation, you can choose to defend Edelgard. This will lock you into the Crimson Flower route.

Chapter 12 - Black Eagle Strike Force

Calendar

There is no calendar option, you must head straight into battle.

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Encampment

You temporarily are based at an encampment with limited facilities compared to the Monastery. The only available facilities are the four main marketplace vendors (Blacksmith, Item Shop, Armory, Battalion Guild).

Optional Supports

Dorothea We will not lose.
Edelgard We have to try.

Chapter 12 Mission: Battle for Garreg Mach

Click the link below for more information on the battle for this chapter!

Chapter 12: Battle of Garreg Mach (Black Eagles)

Chapter 12 - After the Battle

After the battle, Rhea in her anger transforms into The Immaculate One and blasts your character into a deep slumber.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Related Links

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Part 1 - White Clouds Walkthrough
Part 1 - White Clouds
Prologue: An Inevitable Encounter Chapter 1: Three Houses
Chapter 2: Familiar Scenery Chapter 3: Mutiny in the Mist
Chapter 4: The Goddess' Rite of Rebirth Chapter 5: Tower of Black Winds
Chapter 6: Rumors of a Reaper Chapter 7: Field of the Eagle and Lion
Chapter 8: The Flame in the Darkness Chapter 9: The Cause of Sorrow
Chapter 10: Where the Goddess Dwells Chapter 11: Throne of Knowledge
Chapter 12: To War Chapter 12: Outset of a Power Struggle (Black Eagles)

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