Max All Support Ranks Achievement
The "Unbreakable Bonds" achievement in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is awarded to players who have managed to achieve the highest possible Support Rank between all compatible pairs of characters. This feature, a cornerstone of modern Fire Emblem titles, allows units to develop personal relationships that not only provide narrative depth but also offer significant combat bonuses when they fight near each other.
Support Ranks are built through various actions during gameplay. The most common method is by having characters stand adjacent to each other on the battlefield for a certain number of turns. The more turns they spend together, the higher their Support Rank will grow, progressing through ranks like C, B, and ultimately A. Certain character pairings will also gain Support points through combat actions, such as one unit healing another, or one unit defeating an enemy that the other unit had weakened.
Beyond battlefield proximity, Support Ranks can also be advanced through the "Pair Up" mechanic, where one unit can be paired with another, granting stat bonuses and allowing for coordinated attacks. Spending turns paired up also contributes to building Support. Additionally, in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, there might be specific "Support Conversations" that trigger when a certain Support Rank is reached. These conversations offer unique insights into the characters' backstories and personalities, and successfully viewing these conversations is often a prerequisite for reaching the highest Support Ranks.
To achieve "Unbreakable Bonds," players must meticulously manage their unit placements and pairings throughout the entire game. This often involves strategically positioning units not just for tactical advantage, but also to facilitate Support growth between specific characters. Some characters may have limited compatibility, meaning they can only reach a certain Support Rank with a few individuals, while others might have a wider range of potential partners. Players aiming for this achievement should prioritize pairing characters who have high compatibility and ensure they are frequently deployed together. It's also wise to keep track of which pairs have reached their maximum Support, as focusing on them further will yield no additional progress towards the achievement.