Forging and Upgrading Weapons
In Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the ability to forge and upgrade your weapons is a critical component of maintaining a strong and adaptable army. While many powerful weapons are found or earned, the forging system allows you to customize and enhance your existing arsenal, tailoring them to your preferred playstyle and the specific challenges you face. This system uses various materials and gold to improve weapon stats, add special properties, or even change their elemental affinity.
The forging process typically takes place at a Blacksmith, usually found in your base camp or specific towns on the world map. Here's a breakdown of how it generally works:
- Base Weapons: You'll start with several basic weapons like Iron Swords, Steel Lances, and Bronze Bows. These serve as the foundation for upgrades.
- Forging Materials: To enhance weapons, you'll need specific forging materials. These can be obtained through various means:
- Defeating enemies: Certain enemy types may drop crafting materials.
- Purchasing from shops: Some materials are available for purchase in towns or from traveling merchants.
- Completing side quests and paralogues: Special rewards often include rare forging materials.
- Gathering points on the map: Certain map tiles may yield resources.
- Gold: A significant amount of gold is required for both forging and upgrading. This is earned through battle victories, selling unwanted items, and completing objectives.
- Upgrade Paths: Most weapons have multiple upgrade paths. For example, an Iron Sword might be upgraded to a Steel Sword, then to a Silver Sword, or perhaps to a unique elemental sword like a Flame Sword. Each path offers different stat bonuses and potential special effects.
Example Forging Recipes (Illustrative)
| Base Weapon | Upgrade to | Materials Required | Gold Cost | Stat Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Sword | Steel Sword | Iron Shard (x3) | 500 | +2 Mt, +5 Hit |
| Steel Sword | Brave Sword | Steel Ingot (x2), Spirit Dust (x1) | 1500 | +4 Mt, +10 Hit, Grants Brave effect (Attack twice) |
| Iron Lance | Silver Lance | Iron Shard (x4), Silver Ore (x1) | 1000 | +3 Mt, +5 Hit, +2 Crit |
| Steel Bow | Killer Bow | Steel Ingot (x3), Poisoned Arrowhead (x1) | 1200 | +2 Mt, +15 Crit |
When deciding which weapons to upgrade, consider the strengths of your units and the types of enemies you frequently encounter. A unit with high Strength might benefit more from a weapon with higher Might, while a unit with high Skill might appreciate the increased Hit and Crit bonuses. Experiment with different upgrade paths to discover the most effective combinations for your army.