Story Chapters (Book I)

Welcome, Summoner, to the foundational battles of Fire Emblem Heroes! Book I introduces you to the core mechanics, key characters, and the overarching conflict against the Emblian Empire. This section provides a detailed walkthrough for each chapter, focusing on optimal strategies, item acquisition, and tips for new players.

Remember, the difficulty levels (Normal, Hard, Lunatic) scale enemy stats significantly. While strategies remain similar, higher difficulties demand better unit synergy, skill inheritance, and potentially more powerful heroes.

Chapter 1: The Princess and the Prince

1-1: First Steps

Objective: Defeat all enemies.
Enemies: 2x Axe Fighter, 1x Lance Knight.
Strategy: This is your tutorial map. Alfonse (Red Sword) and Sharena (Blue Lance) are your starting units. Use Alfonse to attack the Axe Fighters (Red beats Green). Sharena can handle the Lance Knight (Blue beats Red). Focus fire on one enemy at a time to eliminate threats quickly.
Item: 50 Feathers (Completion Reward).

1-2: A New Ally

Objective: Defeat all enemies.
Enemies: 1x Red Mage, 1x Green Axe, 1x Blue Lance.
Strategy: Anna (Green Axe) joins your team. Use the weapon triangle to your advantage: Alfonse vs. Green Axe, Sharena vs. Red Mage, Anna vs. Blue Lance. Position your units to bait enemies into favorable matchups.
Item: 1 Orb (Completion Reward).

1-3: The Emblian Empire

Objective: Defeat all enemies.
Enemies: 2x Blue Lance, 1x Red Sword, 1x Green Axe.
Strategy: This map introduces more varied enemy types. Prioritize eliminating the Red Sword with Sharena, then use Alfonse and Anna to clean up the remaining Blue Lances and Green Axe respectively. Be mindful of enemy attack ranges.
Item: 50 Feathers (Completion Reward).

1-4: Veronica's Advance

Objective: Defeat all enemies.
Enemies: 1x Veronica (Green Tome Cavalry), 2x Red Sword, 1x Blue Lance.
Strategy: This is your first encounter with Veronica. She's a powerful Green Tome unit, so avoid sending Sharena directly against her. Use Alfonse to deal with the Red Swords. Anna can chip away at Veronica, but be cautious of her high attack. Focus on clearing the weaker enemies first, then gang up on Veronica.
Item: 1 Orb (Completion Reward).

1-5: The First Hero

Objective: Defeat all enemies.
Enemies: 1x Marth (Red Sword), 2x Green Axe, 1x Blue Lance.
Strategy: Marth is a strong Red Sword unit. Sharena is your best bet against him. Use Alfonse and Anna to clear the Green Axe and Blue Lance units. Try to isolate Marth and defeat him with Sharena, potentially with assistance from your other units after they've dealt with their targets.
Item: 1 Orb (Completion Reward), 3-star Marth (First-time Clear Reward).

Chapter 2: The World of Mystery

2-1: Prince of Altea

Objective: Defeat all enemies.
Enemies: 2x Red Sword, 1x Blue Lance, 1x Green Axe.
Strategy: With Marth now on your team, you have a powerful Red Sword user. Utilize him against the Green Axe. Alfonse can help with the other Red Sword, while Sharena handles the Blue Lance. This map is a good opportunity to get a feel for Marth's capabilities.
Item: 50 Feathers (Completion Reward).

2-2: The Fire Emblem

Objective: Defeat all enemies.
Enemies: 1x Red Mage, 1x Green Axe, 2x Blue Lance.
Strategy: Be careful of the Red Mage. Sharena or a strong blue unit you've summoned will be effective. Marth can take on the Green Axe. The two Blue Lances can be handled by Alfonse or Marth.
Item: 1 Orb (Completion Reward).

2-3: The Shadow Dragon

Objective: Defeat all enemies.
Enemies: 1x Red Dragon, 1x Green Axe, 1x Blue Lance, 1x Red Sword.
Strategy: This map introduces a Dragon unit. Dragons deal magic damage, so physical defense isn't as effective. Marth can still be effective against the Red Dragon, but be wary of its counterattack. Prioritize eliminating the Green Axe and Blue Lance with your appropriate units before focusing on the Dragon and Red Sword.
Item: 50 Feathers (Completion Reward).

2-4: The Dragon's Power

Objective: Defeat all enemies.
Enemies: 1x Tiki (Red Dragon), 2x Green Axe, 1x Blue Lance.
Strategy: Tiki is a formidable Red Dragon. She has high defense and resistance. If you have a strong Blue unit, they will be your best counter. Otherwise, use Marth and Alfonse to chip away at her, ensuring they are not in range of multiple enemies. Focus on clearing the weaker enemies first.
Item: 1 Orb (Completion Reward).

2-5: The Dragon Princess

Objective: Defeat all enemies.
Enemies: 1x Tiki (Red Dragon), 1x Red Sword, 1x Blue Lance, 1x Green Axe.
Strategy: Similar to 2-4, Tiki is the main threat. Use your strongest Blue unit against her. If you have a healer, now is a good time to use them to keep your units healthy. Clear the surrounding enemies first to allow your units to focus fire on Tiki without taking too much damage from other sources.
Item: 1 Orb (Completion Reward), 3-star Tiki (First-time Clear Reward).

General Tips for Book I

Weapon Triangle: Always prioritize attacking enemies with a weapon advantage (Red > Green > Blue > Red). This significantly boosts your damage and reduces incoming damage.
Unit Positioning: Pay attention to enemy attack ranges. Try to lure enemies into positions where only one or two of your units are exposed, and ensure those units have a weapon advantage.
Leveling Up: If you're struggling, don't hesitate to grind previous maps or use the Training Tower to level up your heroes.
Summoning: Use your Orbs to summon new heroes. A diverse roster with different weapon types and movement classes will make future chapters much easier.
Skill Inheritance (Advanced): While not strictly necessary for early Book I, understanding Skill Inheritance can greatly enhance your units' power. Refer to our Skill Inheritance Guide for more details.
Free Heroes: Don't underestimate the free heroes you receive (Alfonse, Sharena, Anna, Marth, Tiki). They can be powerful tools, especially after receiving their Divine Refines later in the game.