Chapter 07 Walkthrough - A Contest of Beasts (Golden Wildfire)

A Contest of Beasts is Chapter 07 of the Golden Wildfire Route in Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes. Read on to learn about the different quests, survey spots, rewards, and support conversations within the chapter, as well as our walkthrough for its main quest!

A Contest of Beasts Recruitable Characters

All Recruitable Characters in A Contest of Beasts
Petra

Petra can be recruited using the Persuade Strategy during the Battle Prep part of the main quest. You need at least 10 Strategy Points to recruit her.

Recruitment Guide: How to Recruit Units

A Contest of Beasts Quests, Survey Spots, and Rewards

A Contest of Beasts Quests

A Contest of Beasts Survey Spots

The Battle at Gronder Field Strategies and Walkthrough

Recommended Strategies for The Battle at Gronder Field

The Battle at Gronder Field Objectives

The Battle at Gronder Field Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	It will be quite simple to take over the enemy strongholds, almost too easy. We would suggest taking some time to remove some of the base camps as well to reduce the number of enemies in the area. You will have enough allies to spread them over the map so don't cluster them all in one space.
2	Once you've taken over the strongholds, Monica and her allies will appear on the northwestern side of the map! Send an ally in the area to that side. Keep a set on the eastern side.
3	A Cavalier and their allies will also begin to approach your strongholds. We do recommend using the allies not in combat to take them on. .
4	Not too long after, Petra and her allies will appear on the Southeastern side of the map. Your allies should be ready to intercept her. If you chose to recruit her, this will be your chance! It's recommended you keep at least one controllable character in each area.
5	Split your allies to take on Monica and Petra. If the Cavalier is still up, leave at least one ally on them. Once you've defeated Monica and recruited Petra, Count Bergliez will make his appearance, along with a large number of soldiers.
6	Despite these large numbers, your focus wiill be to the southeast, where you will need to defeat 3 generals with Holst's help. Do not send all your allies to the southeast though as you will need allies to the west and in the center.
7	Alois and Jeralt will open the gates, giving you access to them. Defeat them as quickly as you can!
8	At this point, Count Bergliez will begin heading towards the Fortress of the Plains. Even if you're not there, as long as an ally is in the area he will be lured towards the Fortress. Once he's locked in, a side mission will begin. Send any allies not fighting Alois and Jeralt to deal with the Brawler heading to your strongholds.
9	Once you have defeated all current enemies and locked the Count in the fortress, Byleth will appear. You'll need to do the same and lure them into another fortress.
10	With everyone locked up, all that's left is to face Caspar in the remaining sealed stronghold. Order an All-Out Offensive to make it quick! Do not finish your resource. There are two more fights after this.
11	The Count will manage to leave the stronghold. Chase him down and order another All-Out Offensive. Once beaten, a cutscene will play before the final battle!
12	Upon regaining control of Shez, run towards Byleth. They will escape and you'll need to take them down. Defeating them will end the Quest.

A Contest of Beasts Support and Romance Conversations

In Camp

Claude	Prompt:	I knew opinions would be split, but now I'm wondering if it's all right to move forward with it.
	Answers:		Reactions:
	Optimistically say it'll be fine.		+1 Support with Claude.
	Encourage him to be confident.		None
Hilda	Prompt:	He was super energetic, but I can't remember his name for the life of me. What was it again?
	Answers:		Reactions:
	Linhardt?		None
	Caspar?		+1 Support with Hilda
Raphael	Prompt:	Which means if we win, we can eat to our heart's content, right?
	Answers:		Reactions:
	Spur him on.		+1 Support with Raphael
	Raise doubts.		None
Lysithea	Prompt:	Which means I need to fight even harder to make up for that.
	Answers:		Reactions:
	Chide her for taking on too much.		+1 Support with Lysithea
	Cheer her on.		None
Leonie	Prompt:	Plus, we might run into Jeralt's Mercenaries again.
	Answers:		Reactions:
	Agree that you might.		+1 Support with Leonie
	Ask why she cares.		None
Holst	Prompt:	No doubt you want the same, Shez, but could you leave him to me?
	Answers:		Reactions:
	Let Holst fight him.		None
	Don't forgo this opportunity.		+1 Support with Holst
Bernadetta	Prompt:	I'm not supposed to be here! You can't force me to fight! No way, no how!
	Answers:		Reactions:
	Comfort her.		+1 Support with Bernadetta
	Persuade her.		None
Balthus	Prompt:	Heard the Alliance leader went and made you a general, yeah? Bet that put some coin in your pocket!
	Answers:		Reactions:
	Tell him he's right..		None
	Play it down.		+1 Support with Balthus
Shamir	Prompt:	The question is whether they'll try to intercept us or fortify their defenses. What do you think?
	Answers:		Reactions:
	They'll move to intercept.		+1 Support with Shamir
	They'll strengthen their defences.		None

Between Battles

Arval	Prompt:	Hasn't the decision already been made? At this point, you should be free to speak your mind.
	Answers:		Reactions:
	Express support for the attack.		+1 Support with Leonie
	Suggest an attack is premature.		+1 Support with Ignatz
Hilda	Prompt:	And there he goes. My brother certainly can move fast when he puts his mind to it ..
	Answers:		Reactions:
	Suggest waiting for him to come back.		None.
	Suggest going after him.		+1 Support with Hilda
Hilda	Prompt:	Well, there he goes. Again.
	Answers:		Reactions:
	Take a positive spin on things.		+1 Support with Holst
	Play the pessimist.		+1 Support with Hilda

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Story Walkthrough: List of Chapters

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Full Story Walkthrough
Chapter 0	Crossed Roads
Chapter 1	A Chance Encounter
Chapter 2	Three Houses
Chapter 3	The Shadows of Adrestia	Crisis in Fhirdiad	The Battle for the Locket
Chapter 4	The Struggle Commences	To War!	To War!
Chapter 5	Skirmish in the Fog	Skirmish in the Fog	The Golden Guardian
Chapter 6	Bridge of Betrayal	Conspiracy in the Air	The Leader's Stratagem
Chapter 7	The Triumph of Valor	The King Awakens	A Contest of Beasts
Chapter 8	The Maiden's Peril	The Blood-Stained Lance	What Makes a King
Chapter 9	Unrest in Enbarr	Reunion at the Fortress City	The End of the Alliance
Chapter 10	Shifting History	Fanaticism	Love and Loss
Chapter 11	Heroic Bloodlines	Reprisal	The Sword Swings Wide
Chapter 12	The Rising Darkness	A Trick of the Goddess	Two Kings
Chapter 13	Severing the Past	Clash of Torment	Darkness Attacks
Chapter 14	Torment of the Eagle and Lion (If Byleth is recruited) A Clash of Ambitions (If Byleth is defeated)	The Absent Emperor	A Symbol of the Past
Chapter 15*	The Hour of Vengeance
Chapter 16*	Into the Chasm
Final Chapter	A Path Forward	The End of Tragedy	Field of Beginnings

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