Master Chapter 8: Fierce Winds in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. Learn enemy strategies, terrain advantages, and how to recruit Hinoka and Hayato.
Walkthrough
- 1After dealing with MyCastle updates and Paralogue 1, begin the next story mission.
- 2You start in the south-western corner with allies Hinoka (Sky Knight), Azama (Monk), and Setsuna (Archer).
- 3The enemy includes Diviners, Master of Arms (Fuga, the boss), Shrine Maidens, Samurai, Oni Savages, and Archers.
- 4Shrine Maidens drop the valuable **Sun Festal** staff upon defeat.
- 5The map features sandy terrain that restricts movement for most units. Flying units like Subaki are unaffected.
- 6Dragon Veins are present to clear sand, but they affect both allies and enemies. Hinoka, Azura, the Avatar, and other crowned units can activate them.
- 7Your initial strategy should be to clear weaker enemy units to the north and west.
- 8As you advance, Fuga will engage. Lure some of his units towards you before attacking him directly.
- 9Fuga is a Master of Arms with many HP, and his Diviner and Archer allies can support him.
- 10If an injured unit is in range, a Shrine Maiden may move to assist.
- 11Use the “Talk” command with your protagonist to recruit Hinoka and her subordinates, bringing them under your direct control.
- 12After defeating Fuga, he will explain his actions. You will then recruit Hayato (Diviner) and gain the full-time services of Hinoka, Azama, and Setsuna. Note that Setsuna (LV 2) and Hayato (LV 1) will require significant training.
Tips
- Prioritize building the Lottery Shop in MyCastle for free daily items.
- The Mess Hall offers temporary stat bonuses for your troops using food items.
- Paralogues offer valuable gold, XP, lore, and character recruitment opportunities.
- Pair flying units like Subaki with strong ground units to overcome terrain limitations.
- Coordinate attacks to lure enemies and Fuga's forces into advantageous positions.
- Focus on recruiting Hinoka and her allies early to bolster your forces.
- Be prepared to train new recruits like Setsuna and Hayato extensively.
- Recruit Hinoka, Azama, Setsuna, and Hayato.
- Gain access to new MyCastle buildings (Lottery Shop, Mess Hall).
- Unlock Paralogue 1: "Tragic Start."
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