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Chapter 1 Unwelcome Change
Fire Emblem: Awakening

Chapter 1 Unwelcome Change

Master Chapter 1 'Unwelcome Change' in Fire Emblem: Awakening with our detailed walkthrough, strategies for Normal/Hard and Lunatic difficulties, and tips on recruiting Virion and Sully.

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Master Chapter 1 'Unwelcome Change' in Fire Emblem: Awakening with our detailed walkthrough, strategies for Normal/Hard and Lunatic difficulties, and tips on recruiting Virion and Sully.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The map features woods providing defensive bonuses. Move units through these areas to increase evasion and defense.
  2. 2
    Fortresses offer healing and defensive advantages. Position units on them, especially when paired up, and prevent enemies from occupying them.
  3. 3
    Keep enemy attack ranges visible (by pressing 'X') to avoid exposing vulnerable units like Lissa. Enemies tend to group together.
  4. 4
    Virion and Sully join at the start of Turn 2. Move them towards your main party, either individually or paired up, utilizing the woods.
  5. 5
    The general strategy involves pairing units, using terrain effectively, and engaging enemies one by one.
Tips
  • On Lunatic difficulty, Frederick is vulnerable to an enemy with a Hammer. Pair him with Chrom or the Avatar and equip him with a Bronze Sword, then station him on a fort for survival.
  • In Casual/Newcomer modes, sacrificing units is less critical. In Classic mode, extreme caution is required, especially regarding unit positioning and enemy ranges.
  • Always keep enemy ranges active to plan your moves and protect your units.
  • New Units: Virion (Archer, Level 2), Sully (Cavalier, Level 2)
  • Boss: Risen Chief (Fighter, Level 3) with Hand Axe

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