Children Characters & Recruitment
Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation introduces a unique set of children characters who can be recruited into your army, adding a significant layer of strategic depth and narrative richness. These powerful units are not available from the outset; their recruitment is tied directly to the marriage system and the completion of specific paralogue missions. To unlock a child character, two of your existing units must achieve an S-rank support, sifying a marriage. Following this union, a special paralogue mission will appear, often titled with the child's name. Successfully completing this mission will recruit the child unit into your army. The children's stats, skills, and even their class options are influenced by their parents, making the choice of who marries whom a critical strategic decision for players aiming to optimize their roster.
The recruitment process for children characters in Revelation is a multi-step endeavor that rewards careful planning and relationship building. First, players must identify potential pairings that al with their strategic goals. For instance, pairing a unit with high magic growth with another unit that also possesses strong magical aptitude might yield a child with exceptional magic capabilities, ideal for a powerful tome-user. Once a marriage is established, the corresponding paralogue mission becomes accessible. These missions often present unique challenges and may feature special objectives or enemy compositions that require a well-rounded and strategically deployed army. The children themselves, once recruited, are typically at a lower level than the main army units, but they possess strong inherent growths and often unique personal skills that can be invaluable. For example, a child unit might inherit a powerful skill from their mother or father that provides a significant combat advantage, such as increased critical hit chance or a defensive buff.
Beyond their combat potential, the children characters in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation also contribute significantly to the game's narrative. Each child has a distinct personality and backstory, often reflecting the combined influences of their parents and the circumstances of their birth. Their paralogue missions frequently delve into these personal stories, providing emotional weight and context to their inclusion in the army. For example, a child might be struggling with their identity or their place in the world, and the Avatar's guidance and support are instrumental in helping them find their footing. This narrative integration makes the recruitment of children feel more meaningful than simply acquiring new units; it is about nurturing the next generation of heroes and ensuring their place in the ongoing conflict. The specific children available and their recruitment conditions are consistent across playthroughs, but the optimal pairings for combat effectiveness can vary widely based on player preference and strategy.