Learn how to defeat Validar in Fire Emblem: Awakening's 'Premonition Invisible Ties' chapter. Get tips on unit pairing and weapon selection for an easy victory.
Alright, let's get through this first real fight in Fire Emblem: Awakening! This chapter, called "Premonition Invisible Ties," is basically your tutorial boss fight. Don't stress about it, even on the hardest difficulty, because the boss, Validar, just stands there. It's the perfect time to get a feel for how everything works.
- 1You start with Avatar (your character) and Chrom. The game will probably pop up little tutorials on the bottom screen – just follow those visual cues.
- 2The best move is to pair up Avatar with Chrom. Select Avatar, move next to Chrom, and choose the "Pair Up" option. This makes them fight together and boosts their stats.
- 3On your very first turn, move your paired-up Avatar and Chrom towards Validar. He's not going anywhere.
- 4On your second turn, move them right next to Validar. Before you attack, make sure Chrom is the active unit (if not, use the "Switch" command right after moving). Then, press X or Y to switch his weapon from the Rapier to the Silver Sword. This sword hits way harder against Validar.
- 5Now, select "Attack" and have Chrom (with Avatar supporting) take a swing at Validar.
- Seriously, don't worry about difficulty here. This is your chance to learn the ropes. Play around with the menus, figure out the Player Phase and Enemy Phase, and just get comfortable.
- If you missed any tutorial pop-ups, don't sweat it. The game is designed to teach you as you go.
- Pairing up Avatar and Chrom is super helpful. It makes them stronger and gives you a solid unit to start with.
- Remember to switch Chrom to the Silver Sword before attacking. It makes a huge difference in how quickly you take down Validar.
Once Validar is defeated, the chapter concludes, and you'll move on. You've got Chrom and Avatar automatically recruited, with Chrom at Level 20 and Avatar at Level 20 as your Tactician.
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