Weapon Forging Guide
Weapon forging in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is a critical system that allows you to create and enhance the armaments your units wield, directly impacting their combat effectiveness. The ability to forge weapons opens up a wealth of strategic possibilities, enabling you to tailor your arsenal to specific enemy types or character strengths.
To forge a weapon, you will primarily need two components: Ores and Gold. Ores are gathered from Mining Points scattered across various maps, with rarer ores like Silver, Gold, and Platinum yielding more powerful weapons. Gold is earned through completing battles, selling items, and certain My Castle facilities.
The forging process takes place at the Smithy within your My Castle. The level of your Smithy directly influences the types of weapons you can forge and the quality of their base stats. Upgrading the Smithy requires specific materials and a significant amount of Gold, but it unlocks access to higher-tier weapon recipes.
Here's a basic overview of the forging process and some common weapon types:
- Basic Weapons: Forged using Iron Ore and Copper Ore. These include Iron Swords, Iron Lances, Iron Axes, and Iron Bows. They are reliable for early-game combat but quickly become outclassed.
- Intermediate Weapons: Forged using Silver Ore or a combination of common ores. These include Steel Swords, Steel Lances, Steel Axes, and Steel Bows. They offer a significant stat boost over their iron counterparts.
- Advanced Weapons: Forged using Gold Ore or rare gem combinations. These include Silver Swords, Silver Lances, Silver Axes, and Silver Bows. They possess superior might and often come with built-in bonuses.
- Unique Weapons: Some of the most powerful weapons can only be forged using extremely rare materials like Platinum Ore, specific legendary gems, or by combining unique crafting components found in late-game areas. These often have special properties, such as increased critical hit chance or effectiveness against specific enemy classes.
When forging, consider the weapon triangle (Swords > Axes > Lances > Swords) and the specific needs of your units. A unit with high Strength might benefit more from a powerful Steel Axe, while a fast unit might prefer a lighter Steel Sword.
Remember that forging also consumes valuable resources. It's often wise to save your rarest ores for the most impactful upgrades or for forging weapons for your most powerful units. Keep an eye on the required materials for each weapon recipe and plan your gathering expeditions accordingly.