How to Recruit Catherine in Three Hopes: To In

Learn how to recruit Catherine in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. This guide details the steps for the Azure Gleam route and general recruitment mechanics.

Recruiting characters in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes involves using specific Strategies before and during battle. These Strategies, such as "Persuade [Character]", require Strategy Resources, which are earned by completing Side Quests. If a character you wish to recruit appears during a battle, you must activate the corresponding Strategy before defeating them. Failure to do so will result in their permanent death for that playthrough. Once activated, the Strategy creates a purple-glowing area; defeat the target character within this area to recruit them.

Recruiting Catherine in the Azure Gleam Route:

Catherine can be found near the Base Camp after Chapter 4, but she becomes playable only during the Chapter 9 Main Quest battle, "Saving of the Silver Maiden." No special Strategies are required to recruit her; she is the primary objective of the battle. Upon rescuing her, she becomes playable for the remainder of the game. The battle primarily involves capturing Strongholds and activating levers to unlock the northern map sections. While Gwendal is the main threat to Catherine, an allied NPC named Miklan will engage him, providing Catherine ample time to defend herself. To recruit her, reach her Stronghold in the northern area and defeat Gwendal. She will then join your roster for the rest of the battle and the game.