Get Better Weapons in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

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Hey there! So you're looking to get your hands on some seriously powerful gear in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, huh? It can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but don't worry, I've got your back. The absolute best way to snag top-tier weapons early on is by farming those tough monster encounters. When a monster drops a weapon, it'll usually be broken, but that's where the real magic happens. You'll take that broken piece back to the Blacksmith, get it repaired, and boom – you've got a weapon with insane base stats and upgrade potential that'll outclass even the legendary Hero Relics for a good while. Seriously, you can get a weapon with +30 Might and over 100 Durability super early if you focus on this method!

For those who want to dive deeper into weapon stats, modifiers, and all the cool stuff the Blacksmith can do, stick around. We'll cover everything you need to know to make your arsenal truly fearsome.

How to Find New Weapons

As you progress through the main story and complete battles, you'll naturally pick up new weapons. These are usually dropped by enemy officers you defeat. The quality and type of weapon you get depend a lot on how far you are in the game and the difficulty setting. Tackling harder missions with higher-level enemies means you're more likely to find rarer weapons with better base stats, higher potential for growth, and more powerful modifiers. Keep an eye out for those tougher challenges!

You can also buy weapons from the Armorer, but honestly, it's usually not worth the gold, especially early on. The weapons you buy there are pretty basic – they lack any special enhancements, modifiers, and don't have much room for upgrades. Stick to farming for now!

Farming Monster Drops

Here's the secret sauce: defeated monsters often drop broken weapons. While they're useless in their broken state, they have incredible potential once repaired. Monsters aren't super common at the start of the game, but if you find a battle where one reliably appears, it's totally worth replaying that mission just to farm its drops. These monster-dropped weapons, after being repaired, will typically boast much higher base stats and upgrade potential than anything else you'll find at that stage. They're your ticket to early-game dominance!

Understanding Weapon Stats

Every weapon in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes has a couple of key stats you need to know:

Might: This directly affects how much damage your attacks deal. More Might means bigger hits!
Durability: Think of this like your weapon's MP. Using Combat Arts and Spells drains Durability. A higher Durability means you can unleash more special moves before your weapon needs a break.
Increase Might: This tells you how many times you can boost a weapon's Might stat by Forging it at the Blacksmith.
Increase Durability: Similarly, this indicates how many times you can increase a weapon's Durability through Forging.

What Are Weapon Modifiers?

Beyond the core stats, weapons can also come with modifiers, listed just below the Durability stats. Not every weapon will have them, and you might find weapons with none, one, or even two. The specific modifier and the strength of its effect are totally random. These modifiers can be a game-changer!

For example, a modifier like “Reckless Power” can seriously boost your Might at the expense of Durability. This is great for characters who rely on basic attacks and don't use many Combat Arts, but less ideal for those who spam special moves. Another modifier, “Invert Physical/Magic,” can be useful for characters who are strong in one area but fighting in a class that favors the other. While most modifiers are helpful, finding a high-stat weapon with good modifiers for your specific character is a rare treat. Always consider these alongside the weapon's Might and Durability!

The Blacksmith: Your Best Friend

You'll unlock the Blacksmith facility at the start of Chapter 5. This is where your weapon game truly levels up! The Blacksmith offers two essential services: “Forge Weapon” and “Repair Weapon.”

Forge Weapon

Forging is how you upgrade your weapons. Simply head to the Blacksmith, choose “Forge Weapon,” and pick the weapon you want to enhance. You can increase its Might and Durability stats up to the limit indicated by the “Increase Might” and “Increase Durability” potentials. Each level you increase adds an enhancement bonus, shown as a plus sign (+) next to the weapon's name. For instance, a basic Steel Sword might have a base Might of 40 and Durability of 70, with potential to increase Might and Durability five times each. After maxing it out, you'd have a Steel Sword +10, significantly boosting its performance.