Conquest Exclusive Units & Recruitment
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest offers a unique roster of characters that are exclusive to this path, providing distinct strategic advantages and narrative depth. Unlike Birthright, which focuses on Hoshidan allies, Conquest emphasizes the Nohr kingdom's forces. Key to building a formidable army are the units you recruit throughout your journey. For instance, Chapter 10, "The Unseen Village," presents a critical opportunity to recruit Elise, a potent healer, and her retainer, Arthur, a strong physical attacker. Failing to meet their recruitment conditions in this chapter can result in their permanent absence from your army.
Another significant recruitment event occurs in Chapter 14, "The Heart of the Forest," where you can gain access to Xander, the crown prince of Nohr and a powerful Paladin. Xander's unique skill, Savage Blow, can deal splash damage to adjacent enemies, making him invaluable for crowd control. The game also features a robust class system, allowing units to promote into more powerful classes. For example, a Cavalier can promote into a Paladin or Great Knight, each offering different stat growths and weapon proficiencies. Understanding the class promotion chart, such as the one provided by resources like , is crucial for optimizing your army's potential. The JPG chart, dated September 29, 2017, details these promotions, showing how units like the Samurai can evolve into Swordmasters or Onmyojis, offering diverse combat roles.
Beyond story-driven recruitment, Paralogue chapters offer additional opportunities to acquire unique units. These optional missions, often unlocked by achieving specific support levels between characters or by possessing certain items, can yield powerful allies. For example, a Paralogue might require you to defeat a specific enemy unit within a turn limit to recruit them. The Fire Emblem Wiki lists various Paralogue chapters, each with its own set of rewards and challenges. Mastering the recruitment mechanics and understanding the strengths of each exclusive Conquest unit, such as Silas the Cavalier or Peri the Pegasus Knight, is paramount to overcoming the game's demanding difficulty.