Master Chapter 9 'Wanderer' in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation! Learn enemy types, recruit Rinkah and Hayato, and navigate tricky wind streams with this expert walkthrough.
Alright, let's tackle Chapter 9, "Wanderer," in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation. This chapter throws a bit of a curveball with wind streams, but don't worry, we'll get through it. The main goal here is to seize the Wind Tribe Village.
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Where you are: You'll start in the Wind Tribe Village. The map is filled with wind streams that can really mess with your positioning if you're not careful.
What you see: Expect a variety of enemies including Samurai, Oni Savages, Ninjas, Spear Fighters, Archers, Diviners, Shrine Maidens, and Master of Arms. You'll also notice Dragon Veins scattered around.
What you do: Your primary objective is to seize the village. Keep an eye on the wind streams. They blow north or south each turn, and can push your units around significantly. If you're near a Dragon Vein, consider activating it. These veins will shuffle enemies and temporarily disable the wind streams, which can be super helpful if the wind is blowing you into a bad spot. Remember, the wind streams affect one tile outside of their visual appearance, so give them a little extra berth.
Why this way: Letting the wind streams dictate your movement can easily isolate weaker units or push enemies into your backlines. Using the Dragon Veins can give you a brief respite and control the battlefield better. If you want to avoid the wind entirely, position your units carefully, keeping in mind the extra tile of effect.
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Where you are: Still navigating the Wind Tribe Village map.
What you see: Rinkah, an Oni Savage, will join your team automatically at the start of the battle. You'll also see Fuga and Hayato as enemy units.
What you do: Use Rinkah's high defense to your advantage. She's great for drawing enemy fire. Pair her up with a more fragile unit like Kaze for added protection. Subaki, with his flying ability, is also incredibly useful here. He can bypass the bridges and ferry units around freely, giving you a lot of tactical flexibility. Just be sure to keep him away from any archers!
Why this way: Rinkah provides a strong defensive anchor, and Subaki's mobility can save you a lot of trouble navigating the map and positioning your key units.
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Where you are: Approaching the eastern side of the map.
What you see: Chests are located to the east, and Fuga is a major enemy presence. Reinforcements will appear as you try to get to the chests.
What you do: If you want those chests, hold off on defeating Fuga for a bit. Use Kaze's Locktouch ability to open them. Be prepared for reinforcements to arrive. Hayato, with his high Magic, can be a tough opponent for your low-Resistance units. It's highly recommended to use Kaze to take him down, as his Shuriken can debuff Hayato, making him easier for other units to finish off if Kaze can't do it himself. Once you've dealt with the chests and any reinforcements, you can focus on Fuga. Again, if Fuga's Defense is giving you trouble, Kaze's Shuriken can help debuff him.
Why this way: Rushing Fuga without securing the chests or dealing with reinforcements can lead to unnecessary complications. Using Kaze effectively against Hayato and Fuga maximizes your chances of success and minimizes risk to your weaker units.
- Rinkah joins automatically at the start and is a great tank. Pair her up with Kaze.
- Subaki's flight is invaluable for navigating the map and repositioning units, but keep him safe from archers.
- Hayato has high Magic and can be a threat to your low-Resistance units. Use Kaze to debuff him.
- Don't rush Fuga if you want the chests on the east side; be ready for reinforcements.
- Kaze's Locktouch is essential for opening the chests.
- After the battle, Hayato will join you permanently. He's a valuable magic user, especially with his earlier join time in this path compared to Birthright.
Hayato joins your party permanently after the chapter.
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