Chapter Eighteen: Pirate Ship -------------------------------------------------

Guide to Chapter Eighteen: Pirate Ship in Fire Emblem Heroes. Learn how to defeat Zoldam, steal valuable items, and survive the onslaught of pegasus knights.

Alright, so Chapter Eighteen is here, and it's time to tackle the Pirate Ship! Your main goal is to either survive for 11 turns or take down the boss, Zoldam. There aren't any new recruits this time around, but there are some sweet items to snag if you play smart.

Boss Data:

• Zoldam — Shaman Lvl 18
• Skills: Luna
• Stats: HP 28, MAG 12, SKL 11, SPD 10, DEF 7, RES 15, LUC 8
• Note: Zoldam has Speedwings.

Items to Snag:

• Pure Water (steal from a unit)
• Longsword (kill a mercenary)
• Elysian Whip (steal from a pegasus knight)
• Speedwing (steal from Zoldam)
• Guiding Ring (steal from a shaman)

Walkthrough:

This chapter throws a lot of pegasus knights at you, and the item placements are a bit different. Here’s how to approach it:

1. East Flank: Send Oswin and another sturdy unit to the east. Their job is to block the path and hold off enemies coming from that direction. Oswin should be close to promoting, so keep him in the thick of it!
2. West Flank: Position Canas and Lucius to the west. They'll be crucial for dealing with the mages and other threats in that area.
3. Center Support: Your lords can help out wherever needed, providing support and taking down tougher enemies.
4. Healing Duty: Priscilla is your go-to healer. Make sure she stays safe and keeps your key units in fighting shape. Don't forget to stock up on weapons before you start if you're running low!
5. Pegasus Knight Patrol: Use Florina and your archer to effectively counter the swarming pegasus knights. They'll be key to keeping them off your back.
6. Boss Push: Hector should start making his way towards Zoldam, ideally with the magicians. You'll need to cut through the shaman hordes to get there.
7. The Master Thief: Matthew's role here is critical. Have him focus on stealing all the valuable items available – Pure Water, Elysian Whip, Speedwing, and Guiding Ring are all up for grabs.
8. Careful Combat: Pay close attention to who you're engaging. Some units are better to steal from than to kill outright, especially if they carry rare items.
9. Facing Zoldam: When you finally reach Zoldam, start by hitting him with units that have high Luck. This can help mitigate the danger from his Luna skill. Once you've softened him up or if your high-Luck units are safe, hammer him with your strongest attackers like Hector.

Warning: Zoldam's Luna skill can be brutal. If he lands a critical hit, your unit is likely done for. Prioritize units with high Luck and DEF/RES when attacking him directly.