Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes

What do the Map Icons Mean?

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FEW3H - What do the Map Icons Mean
Many map icons and markings can influence players' combat decisions in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Whether you're a new player or a veteran needing a refresher, read on to learn about the different icons you can find and what they mean!

What do the Map Icons Mean?

Map Icons

Icon Description
Allies In the battlle map, you can issue orders and play as allies marked with blue circles. Units marked with a blue diamond are not playable and can only be given orders.
Fortress and Enemies These sections are normally objectives where enemies need to be defeated by yourself or your party members! Hovering over the enemy unit gives you information on them.
Bases The Bases are represented by a torch-like icon. Enemies will spawn here until you defeat the Base Captain. Once you've defeated them, you will own the base and your own soldiers will spawn from here.
Pots Many pots are breakable on the map and are represented by a pot icon. The color of the pot determines the contents.
Key Holder Sometimes, treasure chests will appear! Enemies holding the key will be represented by a key icon on the map. Their general path will also be shown.
Gates Certain Gates will keep you from progressing further on the battlefield. Gates with a - mean you must defeat a gatekeeper first or capture a stronghold adjacent to it. If the gate is marked with an X, it will open as you progress through battle.

Combat Icons

Icon Description

Health & Warrior Gauge
Allows you to keep track of character health, and how much charge your Warrior Gauge already has.

Quick Menu
By pressing L button + X button, you can access the unique class abilities and class of the units in play!

Combat Arts and Magic
Combat Skills and Magic are special moves you can activate in battle using R button and the corresponding button.

Hit Counter
This hit counter indicates the number of consecutive hits you've made. If you stop, it will begin to fade until it disappears and you'll need to start again.

Item Drops
Many items and collectibles will drop in different types of bags or packaging. The color indicates how good it is.
Item Drops Explained
Advantage Over Enemies Blue arrows indicate an advantage over an enemy, meaning the character you're using is more effective!
Stun Gauge
The Stun Gauge will display when making certain attacks on enemies or when they perform certain moves. Attacking until it depletes an use X button to perform a critical rush.
Bases The Base Captain and bases are represented by a glowing torch-like structure and the "Base Captain" title over enemies. Enemies will spawn here until you defeat the Base Captain.
Gate Keepers Certain gates cannot be opened unless their gatekeeper is defeated. Gatekeepers can be identified by the title above their heads.
Progress Bar While taking over certain sections of the map, a bar will appear to show your progress!
Key Holder Sometimes, treasure chests will appear! Enemies holding the key will have an icon next to their name.
Treasure Chests Chests may randomly spawn in-world! They will appear glowing in gold and will require a key to open, except for the Thief Class that don't need keys to open chests.

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Beginner's Guide
How to Change Character Appearance Which House Should You Choose?
Unit Details and Stats Explained How to Change Classes
How to Recruit Characters What Happens When a Unit Dies?
All Survey Spots and Rewards All Document Locations
What Do the Map Icons Mean? How to Awaken Units
How to Level Up Fast How to Get S Rank in Every Mission
What are Heroes' Relics and Sacred Weapons? How to Get Advanced and Master Seals Fast
How to Increase Support Fast Expeditions Guide
Best Gifts for Each Character List of Achievements and Awards
Item Drops Explained Pot Drops and Loot Guide
Gold Farming Guide What is Optimize?
How to Increase Morale and Effects Issuing Orders Guide
List of Weapon Attributes Weapon Triangle Explained
Perfecting Cooking, Chores, and Training How to Get Renown Fast
Earning Strategy Resources Guide Dialogue Choices and Missables
Combat Arts and Magic Traits How to Get Anna's Shop to Appear
Advanced Guides
Is There a New Game Plus? Is There a Church Route?
All Post Game Content Secret Characters and Unlockables
How to Unlock All Endings How to Get the Secret Ending
Who to Give the Merc Whistle To List of Innate Abilities
Game Settings
Controls and Best Settings Difficulty Mode Differences
Save Data Bonuses How to Bookmark Save

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2 Oberonover 2 years

sorry, non-playable characters have a blue DIAMOND around them, not triangle.

1 Oberonover 2 years

Note that your characters with a blue CIRCLE around them are playable. But the characters with a blue TRIANGLE around them are not playable, you can only give orders to them. The game does a poor job of explaining that.

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