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Chapter Seventeen Gaiden: The Port of Badon -----------------------------------
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Chapter Seventeen Gaiden: The Port of Badon -----------------------------------

Guide to Fire Emblem Heroes Chapter 17 Gaiden: The Port of Badon. Learn how to recruit Canas, defeat Damian, and reach Fargus to win!

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Guide to Fire Emblem Heroes Chapter 17 Gaiden: The Port of Badon. Learn how to recruit Canas, defeat Damian, and reach Fargus to win!

Alright, so you've made it to Chapter Seventeen Gaiden, also known as The Port of Badon! This one's a bit of a special case, unlocked only if you managed to keep at least one of those green soldiers alive back in Chapter 17. If you did, congrats! You're in for a treat, and maybe a new mage if you play your cards right.

New Recruits & Bosses:

  • Canas: You'll want to recruit him ASAP. He's in a village right next to the Inn. Just send a unit to visit it.
  • Fargus: The big guy you need to reach. He's a Berserker at Level 18 with a Silver Axe. His stats are no joke (HP 58, STR 24, DEF 18, RES 17), and the guide flat-out says DON'T EVEN TRY IT unless you're feeling incredibly brave (or foolish).
  • Damian: A Paladin at Level 5, he's got a Steel Lance and Steel Sword. He's got decent HP (34) and DEF (14), so he's a solid threat.

Items to Snag:

  • Vulneraries: You can steal 3 of these. Handy for keeping your units topped up.
  • Short Bow: Found in a village to the west of where you start.
  • Devil Axe: Located in the southern village, near where you begin.
  • Sleep Staff: In a village in the center of the map, if you head north.
  • Lancereaver: Way up north, in the farthest village.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Early Game Setup: This map plays pretty similarly to Eliwood Mode, but with a couple of key differences. Damian and the Black Fang will actually charge at you even if Fargus isn't provoked, and Damian's got better gear. Your best bet is to put Oswin on the front lines to absorb Damian's attacks. Make sure Priscilla is nearby to heal him up. Keep everyone else safely behind Oswin.
  2. 2
    Clearing the Path: Send Lyn or Eliwood to go up and around the initial pirate threats. This will help clear the way for Florina later. Let Damian focus on Oswin, and be ready to heal Oswin as needed. Just make sure no other units are in Damian's attack range – you don't want to get swarmed.
  3. 3
    Florina's Flight: While Oswin is handling Damian, have Eliwood or Lyn continue moving north and clearing out any remaining enemies. The goal here is to create a safe corridor for Florina. Once the path is clear, Florina should be able to fly unimpeded towards the villages and eventually Fargus.
  4. 4
    Reaching Fargus: Once Damian and the other Black Fang members are dealt with, Florina should be able to reach the village near Fargus. After that, it's time to head towards Fargus himself.
  5. 5
    Ending the Chapter: This is CRUCIAL: You need to talk to Fargus with a unit, NOT attack him. Attacking him will result in an immediate GAME OVER. Talking to him ends the chapter successfully.

The Ultimate Challenge (High Risk!):

There's a special challenge here: try to kill Fargus. The guide explicitly states it's GAME OVER afterwards, but his stats are so insane (HP 58, STR 24, SKL 15, SPD 14, DEF 18, RES 17, LUC 14) that some players might find the thrill of taking him down too tempting to resist. If you decide to go for it, be prepared for a very tough fight and the knowledge that the chapter will end immediately after, win or lose.

Tips
  • Recruit Canas as soon as possible by visiting the village next to the Inn.
  • Use Oswin as a tank against Damian. Keep him healed with Priscilla.
  • Clear a safe path for Florina to fly to Fargus.
  • DO NOT ATTACK FARGUS. Talk to him to win.
  • The optional Fargus kill is extremely difficult and ends the game.

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