Chapter 19: The Great Wall
Chapter 19 introduces new gameplay mechanics designed to ease players into the game or offer alternative experiences. These include modes that modify the traditional permanent death system, allowing for a more forgiving approach to unit management. Additionally, special side chapters can become available under specific conditions, providing opportunities to recruit new characters.
This chapter highlights several ways the game adapts its difficulty and unit management:
- Casual Mode: Introduced in Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem, this mode disables permanent unit death. Defeated characters are benched for the current battle but return in the next chapter. This feature aims to reduce the difficulty for new players.
- Phoenix Mode: Featured in Fire Emblem Fates, this mode takes Casual Mode a step further. Defeated characters return to battle on the very next turn with full health, making it ideal for strategy RPG novices.
- Lyn's Tale (Tutorial): In Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, the introductory chapters of Lyn's Tale serve as an extended tutorial. During this segment, permanent death is inactive. Units defeated here will reappear in Eliwood's/Hector's story, though they will be weaker than if they had survived.
- Gaiden Chapters: Similar to those in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, these side chapters become accessible if a certain number of units have been lost. They offer new recruitable characters, helping to replenish a dwindling roster.