Garon (Chapter 6) Strategy
Chapter 6 of Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation, often referred to as the "Garon's Gambit" chapter, presents a unique challenge where players must confront King Garon himself. Unlike typical boss battles, Garon is not defeated through direct combat in the traditional sense. Instead, the objective is to survive a set number of turns while Garon unleashes his powerful attacks. Garon's primary offensive ability is his "Corrosive Breath," which deals a significant amount of damage to all units within a three-tile radius. On higher difficulties, this damage can exceed 30 HP per turn, making it essential to keep your units spread out and healthy.
The key to surviving this chapter lies in strategic positioning and the use of defensive skills. Units with high defensive stats, such as Silas or Effie, can act as damage sponges, drawing Garon's attention. However, even they will struggle to withstand multiple "Corrosive Breath" attacks without support. It is highly recommended to have units equipped with Vulneraries or Elixirs ready to heal any damage taken. Furthermore, characters with the "Renewal" skill can passively recover HP at the start of their turn, which can be invaluable for sustained survival. If you have units that can utilize the "Guard" skill, it can also significantly mitigate the damage from Garon's attacks.
Another crucial aspect of this chapter is managing the surrounding enemy units. While Garon is the primary threat, the chapter also features several Nohrian Soldiers and Nohrian Knights that will advance towards your position. These units, while weaker than Garon, can still chip away at your army's health and distract your offensive capabilities. Prioritizing their elimination, especially the Nohrian Knights who wield lances effective against cavalry units, is essential. A common strategy involves using your strongest offensive units, such as Corrin with the Yato or Ryoma with the Raijinto, to quickly dispatch these surrounding threats while your more defensive units focus on weathering Garon's "Corrosive Breath." Remember, the goal is not to defeat Garon directly, but to survive his onslaught for the required number of turns, typically around 10-12 turns depending on the difficulty setting.