How to Recruit Edelgard: Expedition Answers and Best Class

Edelgard is a character in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (FEW3H). Read on to learn how to recruit Edelgard, the answers for expeditions with Edelgard, the best class for Edelgard, their unique abilities, and their strongest combos!

Edelgard Best Class and Gifts

Edelgard Overview

Edelgard		Starting Class	Fighter (Axe)
		Starting Weapon	Axe, Bow, Gauntlet
Playable Character?	Yes	Crests	Minor Crest of Seiros
Affiliation	Adrestian Empire

Edelgard Best Class

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Edelgard Innate Abilities

Edelgard has to master the Gremory class to get the Nullify Magic innate ability.

Innate Abilities are secret abilities not listed among the acquired abilities, and can only be attained by branching out of a unit's recommended class.

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Edelgard Likes and Dislikes

Best Gifts for Edelgard

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How to Recruit Edelgard

Scarlet Blaze	Azure Gleam	Golden Wildfire
Chapter 03: The Shadows of Adrestia	Unrecruitable in this path.	Unrecruitable in this path.

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Expedition Answers with Edelgard

Edelgard's Expedition Answers Guide

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Question / Prompt	Best Response
Prompt: Though I don’t see them, I know Hubert’s people are out there somewhere, watching us.	Suggest you look for them.
Prompt: What are you thinking about? You look as if your mind is a dozen leagues away.	Say you're thinking about dinner.
Prompt: Tell me if you see any pretty flowers. Not to pluck, mind you - just to admire.	Promise you will.
Prompt: There are hunting grounds near Enbarr that the Imperial family uses for outings.	Invite her to hunt with you.
Prompt: The sun is so warm on my skin. I see why people pine for it so.	Say you're one of those people.
Prompt: I thought outings like this were a noble pastime, but I see you're an expert at it as well.	Say that you're just acting like one.
Prompt: Do you ever wish you could be completely and utterly alone? It is a daily dream for me.	Express concern for her.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: Me? Oh, I suppose I can’t complain.	Express worry.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: Don’t worry, I’m taking care not to overwork myself.	Express worry.
Question: Ask about dreams for the future. Prompt: My dream is to sit about and simply do…nothing. Sadly, there’s so much demanded of me it will likely remain a dream until my final days.	Give a pep talk.
Question: Ask about memories of the past. Prompt: Have I told you about the boy who gave me the dagger? I called him "Dee," which is all I really remember about him.	Be envious.
Question: Ask about preferred fighting style. Prompt: I don’t object to swords or magic, but an axe has always felt most natural in my hand. I’m not sure why.	Ask for more details.
Question: Ask about their dislikes. Prompt: I dislike convention. I can't stand missing a good opportunity simply because I'm "not supposed to."	State your thoughts.
Question: Ask about their family. Prompt: I’d rather not talk about that right now. Perhaps some evening, when sleep eludes me.	Let that sink in for a moment.
Question: Ask about their friends. Prompt: I’m lucky they’re all so capable, as are you. I do hope you see that.	Give a pep talk.
Question: Ask about their likes. Prompt: I adore nature, which is precisely why I treasure days such as this.	Smile.
Question: Ask about their worries. Prompt: Oh, I could go on and on about all of my intractable problems. How much time do you have?	Act dependable.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: I hope you’ll continue to lend me your strength long after this war is over.	Be shocked.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: I hope I'm paying you adequately for your service. The Imperial army would be lost without you.	Act dependable.

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How to Use Edelgard

Tips on Using Edelgard

Pros	Strong unit that has the unique ability to set enemies on fire for lots of damage. Emperor's Prestige also allows her to deal decent damage even to defensive units. One of the tankiest units of the Black Eagles house to help balance out the default mage-heavy team composition.
Cons	Slow movement speed makes it hard for her to move across the map quickly.

Edelgard Combos and Unique Abilities

Edelgard Unique Abilities

Ability Name	Type	Description
Solar Prominence	Action	Imbue attacks with fire.
Emperor's Prestige	Support	Cause enemies that are guarding to nonetheless sustain 50% of calculated damage.
Ambition	Tactical	When ordered to attack: reduces damage received from enemies by 30%.

Emperor Class Action

	Throw your shield up high before sending a fiery projectile at your enemies.

Press X to deplete the Class Gauge and release shockwaves. Can be chained. The Class Gauge will fill over time.

Emperor Combo List

	Perform an upward slash with your axe.
	Bash your enemies with your shield.
	Throw your axe around your enemies like a boomerang.
	Throw your shield up high before performing an axe uppercut.
	Slam your shield on the ground before creating a fiery tornado.
	Use your shield to charge at the enemy.
Spam	Continuously attack using your axe before slamming it on the ground to create a fiery shockwave.

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