Support Conversations & Relationships
In Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the bonds between your units are more than just narrative flavor; they have a tangible impact on gameplay. Support conversations are special dialogue sequences that occur when units fight near each other repeatedly or are paired up. These conversations reveal more about the characters' personalities, backstories, and relationships, fostering a deeper connection with your army. More importantly, as units build their support levels, they gain stat bonuses when fighting adjacent to each other on the battlefield. This mechanic encourages players to strategically position their units not just for combat effectiveness, but also to cultivate these beneficial relationships.
The support system in Fortune's Weave offers a unique way to enhance your army's performance. Higher support levels between units grant them increased bonuses to stats like Hit, Avoid, Critical Hit, and Critical Avoid when they are positioned next to each other. This can be a game-changer in difficult battles, allowing units to hit more reliably, dodge more attacks, and even land critical hits more frequently. Furthermore, the conversations themselves provide valuable insights into the world and its inhabitants, enriching the overall narrative experience. Investing time in building supports can lead to both stronger combat units and a more engaging story.
Support Levels and Bonuses
- C Support: The lowest level of support, offering minor stat bonuses when adjacent.
- B Support: A moderate level of support, providing more significant stat bonuses.
- A Support: The highest level of support, granting the most substantial stat bonuses and often unlocking unique dialogue or story elements.
- S Support (Romance): For certain units, reaching A support can lead to an S support, sifying a romantic relationship and providing the strongest adjacency bonuses.