Chapter Thirteen Gaiden: The Peddler Merlinus FOG OF WAR ----------------------

Learn how to protect Merlinus in Fire Emblem Heroes' Chapter Thirteen Gaiden, facing down Brigands, Archers, and more. Master the Fog of War map!

Alright, so you've stumbled upon a side quest in Chapter Thirteen Gaiden, huh? This one's called 'The Peddler' and it's all about keeping Merlinus safe. You'll need to have visited the north village beforehand to even get this mission, so make sure you've done that!

Objective: Protect Merlinus for 7 turns.

Enemies:

• Archer L2 w/Iron Bow
• 3 Brigand L3 w/Steel Axe
• Brigand L3 w/Steel Axe, Vulnerary
• 5 Brigand L3 w/Iron Axe
• Mercenary L3 w/Iron Sword
• Myrmidon L1 w/Iron Sword, Vulnerary
• Nomad L2 w/Iron Bow

Reinforcements:

• Turn 3: Brigand L3 w/Iron Axe + Nomad L2 w/Iron Bow
• Turn 5: Myrmidon L3 w/Iron Sword + Nomad L2 w/Iron Bow

Boss Data:

• Puzon (Mercenary L10) — HP 26, STR 10, SKL 8, SPD 9, DEF 6, RES 6, LUC 5, MOV 5, CON 11. Wields a Steel Sword and has a Vulnerary.

Items:

• 5000G (visit the village)
• Vulnerary (steal)
• Vulnerary (steal)
• Vulnerary (steal)

Strategy:

This map can get hairy quickly, so let's break down how to manage it. You'll want to split your army to cover the different paths enemies will take.

• South East Flank: Send Matthew and Guy down to the southeast. They're perfect for handling the initial group of brigands there.
• West Flank: Oswin is your man for the west. He'll eventually make his way to face the boss, Puzon.
• North Paths: Lowen should head up the right path, with Rebecca supporting him. Eliwood can take the left path, backed up by Bartre.
• Central Defense: Hector is key here. Have him block the central west path once the initial enemies break through. Serra can stay near Merlinus for support.
• Merlinus's Safety: Marcus should immediately rescue Merlinus and head south. Dorcas should do the same, moving south to help protect Merlinus.

Over the next few turns, your priority is to clear out the enemies in these three main areas (south east, west, and north paths). Keep an eye on Merlinus and make sure he's not getting overwhelmed. Lowen should aim to reach the village by turn 6 or 7 to grab that 5000G. Hector, Eliwood, and the others will need to hold the line against the incoming reinforcements on turns 3 and 5. Don't worry too much about Puzon; Oswin should be able to handle him and any brigands he encounters without too much trouble.