The Weapon Triangle

Learn how the weapon triangle works in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation to gain the upper hand in combat. Understand advantages, disadvantages, and weapon effectiveness.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation and wondering about the whole weapon thing? There's this cool rock-paper-scissors system called the Weapon Triangle that can really make a difference, especially on harder difficulties like Hard or Lunatic. If you're playing on Normal, you can probably get by without stressing too much about it, but understanding it will definitely make your journey smoother.

Basically, being on the right side of the triangle means you'll hit more accurately, and your enemies will hit you less often. Being on the wrong side? Well, that's the opposite – your accuracy drops, and enemies hit you more often, plus damage can swing wildly. Luckily, the game gives you a heads-up! When you're about to engage in combat, the combat forecast will show you right away if you're advantaged or disadvantaged. You'll also notice weapon icons have colors. There's a main color for the weapon you're using, and a sliver of color at the bottom. The main color is super effective against whatever color that sliver is. So, if you ever forget, just glance at the icon – the game's got your back!

Here's the breakdown:

• Red weapons (like Swords/Katana and Magic/Scrolls) are super effective against Green weapons (Axes, Clubs, Bows/Yumi).
• Green weapons are super effective against Blue weapons (Spears/Naginata and Daggers/Shuriken).
• Blue weapons are super effective against Red weapons.

It’s a constant cycle, so always keep an eye on what your enemy is wielding!

Now, some characters can actually use multiple types of weapons. This gives them a bit of an edge because they can adapt more easily. However, sometimes this flexibility might mean they have slightly lower stats or fewer special skills compared to units who specialize in just one weapon type. When you're building your team, try to make sure you have units who can cover all the different weapon classes. That way, no matter what your opponent throws at you, you'll have a counter ready.

Keep an eye out, too, because there are special weapons that mess with the standard triangle. Some might be designed to be strong against what they're normally weak against, or others might be specifically powerful against certain unit types, like the Beastslayer weapon which is great against mounted units. Always take a second to read weapon descriptions if you're unsure – it could save you a lot of trouble!