Weapon Forging & Engraving

Learn how to engrave weapons with Emblems in Fire Emblem Engage! Discover stat boosts, costs, and the best Emblem pairings for your gear at the Somniel's Smithy.

Alright, let's talk about making your weapons even better in Fire Emblem Engage! This is where you get to imbue your gear with the power of the Emblems, and it's done at the Smithy in the Somniel. Think of it like giving your favorite sword or axe a special magical upgrade. Each Emblem you've bonded with can be engraved onto a weapon, and each one offers a different set of stat boosts. It's a really cool way to customize your loadout and give your units an edge. How it Works: * Where: You'll find this service at the Smithy in the Somniel. * What: You choose an Emblem to engrave onto a weapon. * Cost: This costs Bond Fragments. The higher the rank of the weapon, the more Fragments it'll set you back. * Important: Each Emblem can only be engraved onto *one* weapon at a time. Once it's engraved, it sticks, even if you unequip the Emblem later. Engraving Effects: Here's a look at what each Emblem engraving does. It's super helpful to check this out before you commit! Base Game Engravings: | Engraving | Emblem | Mt | Hit | Crit | Wt | Avo | Ddg | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Beginnings | Marth | +1 | +10 | +10 | — | +5 | +5 | | Echoes | Celica | -1 | — | — | -1 | — | +50 | | Holy | Sigurd | +1 | — | — | -1 | +20 | — | | Genealogy | Leif | +1 | +20 | — | +1 | +10 | - | | Binding | Roy | +2 | — | — | +8 | -30 | — | | Blazing | Lyn | -3 | +40 | +20 | -2 | — | — | | Sacred | Eirika | — | +40 | +20 | — | -20 | -20 | | Radiance | Ike | +3 | — | — | +15 | — | — | | Dawn | Micaiah | -3 | — | — | -1 | +40 | +20 | | Awakening | Lucina | -1 | +30 | — | -1 | +30 | — | | Fates | Corrin | -2 | — | +30 | — | +10 | +30 | | Academy | Byleth | — | +30 | +10 | +2 | +10 | +30 | | Fire | Alear | -1 | +20 | +20 | -1 | +20 | +20 | DLC Engravings: | Engraving | Emblem | Mt | Hit | Crit | Wt | Avo | Ddg | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Dragons | Tiki | +2 | — | — | — | -20 | -20 | | Rivals | Edelgard, Dimitri, Claude | +1 | +10 | +10 | +1 | +10 | — | | Strength | Hector | +3 | — | — | +3 | -30 | -30 | | Acumen | Soren | +2 | — | — | — | -10 | -20 | | Revelation | Camilla | +1 | — | +30 | +1 | -20 | -20 | | Bonds | Chrom, Robin | +1 | — | — | -1 | +20 | +20 | | Heroes | Veronica | +1 | -20 | -20 | -2 | +20 | +40 | A Few Tips: * Think about your unit: Does your speedy swordmaster need more Crit? Maybe give them the Blazing Engraving. Is your tanky fighter getting hit a lot? Consider an engraving that boosts Avo or reduces Wt. * Don't forget the cost: Engraving can get expensive with Bond Fragments, especially on higher-tier weapons. Make sure you have enough saved up! * Experiment! The best part is you can try different combinations to see what works best for your playstyle and your team composition. Have fun with it!