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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!

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What do the Map Icons Mean?

Map Icons

Icon Description
Allies Icons
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 Enemy Icons
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
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.
Pot Icon
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 Map
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 Map
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 Bar Icon

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

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 Icons

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

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 in World Icon

Item Drops		 Many items and collectibles will drop in different types of bags or packaging. The color indicates how good it is.
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Advantage
Advantage Over Enemies		 Blue arrows indicate an advantage over an enemy, meaning the character you're using is more effective!
Stun Gauge
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.
Base Icon
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.
Gatekeeper in world
Gate Keepers		 Certain gates cannot be opened unless their gatekeeper is defeated. Gatekeepers can be identified by the title above their heads.
Progress Bar
Progress Bar		 While taking over certain sections of the map, a bar will appear to show your progress!
Key Icon
Key Holder		 Sometimes, treasure chests will appear! Enemies holding the key will have an icon next to their name.
Chest Icon
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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2 Oberon Oberon over 3 years

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

1 Oberon Oberon over 3 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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