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Sidequest 18 The Dead King's Lament
Fire Emblem: Awakening

Sidequest 18 The Dead King's Lament

Learn how to recruit Gangrel and defeat Zanth in Sidequest 18: The Dead King's Lament for Fire Emblem: Awakening. Get tips for this challenging Bonus Box chapter.

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Learn how to recruit Gangrel and defeat Zanth in Sidequest 18: The Dead King's Lament for Fire Emblem: Awakening. Get tips for this challenging Bonus Box chapter.

Alright, let's tackle Sidequest 18, also known as "The Dead King's Lament." This one's a bit special because it's a Bonus Box chapter, meaning you'll need to have downloaded it via SpotPass and have cleared Chapter 25 in the main story to even access it. Don't worry, though, it's totally worth it to snag a unique unit!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Starting Out: You'll begin with a character limit of 15 units, so choose your squad wisely. Remember to include Chrom, as he's essential for recruiting Gangrel.
  2. 2
    Recruiting Gangrel: Gangrel is on the map as an enemy, but your objective is to recruit him. To do this, you need to talk to him three times with Chrom. Make sure you don't defeat him before you've spoken to him the required number of times. It's a delicate balance!
  3. 3
    Grabbing the Seraph Robe: As you push northwest towards the boss, you'll find a village. Make sure to visit it to obtain the Seraph Robe. This is a great item to boost a unit's HP, so don't miss it.
  4. 4
    Navigating the Map: Keep a close eye on enemy ranges, especially when you're moving your units. Flying units can be particularly dangerous here due to their extended reach, so be mindful of their attack zones.
  5. 5
    Boss Fight: Zanth: The boss of this chapter is Zanth, a Level 20 Berserker. He's located at the Sea-King's Throne and doesn't move. He'll drop a Tomahawk and a Bullion (L) when defeated.
Tips
  • Gangrel Strategy: When you're trying to recruit Gangrel, it's a good idea to un-equip weapons from the units you're using to approach him. He might come to you, and if your units are strong at this point in the game, you could accidentally defeat him. He uses a Levin Sword, so be cautious.
  • Map Familiarity: This map is actually a callback to Chapter 1 of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. It was also one of the earliest maps developed for Awakening, used to test the new 3D engine. So, if it feels a bit familiar, that's why!
  • Unit Placement: Always be aware of enemy unit ranges. This is crucial for avoiding accidental KOs and for planning your own advances effectively.
  • Recruit Gangrel (Trickster, Level 15)
  • Seraph Robe
  • Tomahawk (from Zanth)
  • Bullion (L) (from Zanth)

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