It doesn't really matter either way, the way experience works in the game, but it would probably be more efficient to class into Mercenary first. You can promote into a Grandmaster, and have access to all the other alternative second and first tier classes once you use another Second Seal, but if you class into a first tier class, you'll need to use another Master Seal to promote back up again. Basically, you save more time and waste less 'easy levels' by promoting into Mercenary first.
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Fire Emblem Awakening |OT2| PAL reinforcements
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Thanks for the advice on mitigating critical hits. For some reason I take it way more personally in strategy games than when, say, the MC gets Hama/Mudo'd in Persona.
They can after every attack, yeah. Only exceptions would be the aforementioned Astra (Dual Strikes would only happen after Astra finishes), and Aether (since it's multiple strikes acting as one attack). It even works regardless of range, but I want to say that I'm not sure if this applies to Mire or not.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
You'll get another Dragonstone at the end of Chapter 11, and a shop opens with them after you beat chapter 12.
Dual strike procs per attack and not per turn. As previously mentioned this does not include skills with multiple attacks, but it DOES include Brave weapons(!), on both characters. This means two characters paired up, both with brave weapons, could get a total of 12 attacks in one turn. (4x for the lead, 2x each time for the dual strike for the second character).
And Sumia x Chrom is okay, not the best option but not the worst either. Vaike x Sully isn't bad. I don't think I'd give Lon'qu to Panne though.
Double attacking suddenly became a lot more powerful... Can you proc a skill on a Dual Strike? Like Sumia attacks, Chrom follows up with Aether?
Eh, Lon'qu/Panne is not set in stone, they've just built up a C support naturally. I just found them amusing together. Gruff bunny who hates humans and gruff swordsman who can't talk to women. But both are sort of on my "Maybe" list for core team. They're nice, but not impressive... yet?
Yes.
grimshawish
Banned
Been playing some more. Probably the most intuitive use of the lower screen I've seen on the DS/3DS.
You made the right choice.I didn't want to buy a 3DS for now...but fuck it
Waiting for it to charge, can't wait to try this game :3
Excellent. Thank you for explaining that to me!
Really? Wow, this game just stacks a ton of advantages on the player. And looking a the later DLC, it is not by accident. It's not feeling nice, it just knows you'll need it.
Yeah the blue 3DS XL is the best.
peaceiscloser
Member
My current ringtone is Expedition (Fire)
Are there any animes out there similar to Fire Emblem? I've been itching to watch something because of those killer CG sequences.
I've already seen the official Fire Emblem anime, Tears to Tiara, Record of Lodoss War, Scrapped Princess, and Sword Art Online (I dunno, permadeath)
Are there any animes out there similar to Fire Emblem? I've been itching to watch something because of those killer CG sequences.
I've already seen the official Fire Emblem anime, Tears to Tiara, Record of Lodoss War, Scrapped Princess, and Sword Art Online (I dunno, permadeath)
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
I must be the only person who likes the standard version of that song more than the battle version.
(chapter 10 spoilers) Is there any way tosave Emmeryn? That part got me right in the feels
There's no way to save Emmeryn in Chapter 10
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Crap I highlighted. Must be the only good thing in the whole story to boot :lol:
The next chapter is pretty much the best part of the entire game. It only goes downhill from there.
peaceiscloser
Member
Damn this game is fun. I'm still on chapter 7. Just grinding northern road trying to get everybody to level 10 at least. My avatar just class changed to grand master at level 20.
A tip for people leveling that farmer kid, pair him with that big hulking knight. That wayhe almost always get a hit in and gains exp.
A tip for people leveling that farmer kid, pair him with that big hulking knight. That wayhe almost always get a hit in and gains exp.
Later parts of the game I'm finding a bunch of Master seals on units I kill and from chests/side objectives on maps.
You're able to buy them before Mass promotion becomes an issue. Pretty much every main chapter has one as a droppable item, too.
Most of my guys have hit level 20 as well, and I'm only at chapter 10. I did a ton of grinding earlier.
Run complete!
My rules where:
- No DLC, no Random Battles, do everything possible to finish the game fast. The in game clock is what matters this run. Not the actual time spend.
- No marriage, No deaths allowed. (as I'm going to collect supports this time)
- Hard/Classic Dificulty.
Ok thoughs on this run:
- Miriel and Lissa were good at the begining just like my last no-grind run. However they quickly fell behind. Lissa was a surprise though, in my last run, even with no grind she was my best unit overall until the last 2-3 chapters, she was +10 levels over everyone all the time. This time she could not keep up, then again I was trying to rush the game so no time for heals here and there and abuse enemies to heal more.
- I wanted to have at least 6-7 units to the endgame but it was clear after (post ch 12 spoilers)
that my best chance was to rush with 3 units + their supports. Virion went from one of my main to Panne's support. Chrom and the other lord supported each other and MU with Sayri.
- I was using Lon'q until I got Say'ri. She had better stats than him and he was lvl 3 at the time, so I just dropped him.
- Around 4 hours to get from Ch1 to the endgame, it was a little too much imo. I think I can make it faster by just training Panne, Chrom and MU early and adding the other lord, Sayri and someone else later. Maybe Cordelia or Cherche. Two of the manaketes are an option but is one extra chapter to get her and the other is a child unit so that won't work.
My rules where:
- No DLC, no Random Battles, do everything possible to finish the game fast. The in game clock is what matters this run. Not the actual time spend.
- No marriage, No deaths allowed. (as I'm going to collect supports this time)
- Hard/Classic Dificulty.
Ok thoughs on this run:
- Miriel and Lissa were good at the begining just like my last no-grind run. However they quickly fell behind. Lissa was a surprise though, in my last run, even with no grind she was my best unit overall until the last 2-3 chapters, she was +10 levels over everyone all the time. This time she could not keep up, then again I was trying to rush the game so no time for heals here and there and abuse enemies to heal more.
- I wanted to have at least 6-7 units to the endgame but it was clear after (post ch 12 spoilers)
Walhart on Ch 19
- I was using Lon'q until I got Say'ri. She had better stats than him and he was lvl 3 at the time, so I just dropped him.
- Around 4 hours to get from Ch1 to the endgame, it was a little too much imo. I think I can make it faster by just training Panne, Chrom and MU early and adding the other lord, Sayri and someone else later. Maybe Cordelia or Cherche. Two of the manaketes are an option but is one extra chapter to get her and the other is a child unit so that won't work.
EndcatOmega
Unconfirmed Member
Okay map design could use some work, but this is pretty good.
Are any of the DLC worth it if I don't care about fanservice characters/loot? Like, extremely fun/tightly designed chapters?
Are any of the DLC worth it if I don't care about fanservice characters/loot? Like, extremely fun/tightly designed chapters?
I think you might like the DLC in the Challenge Pack series: Death's Embrace, Five Anna Firefight, and Roster Rescue. These DLC maps are supposed to be challenging to complete, hence the name, and compared to the other DLC, they're much more unique.
I'd also recommend Lost Bloodlines 2 and Smash Brethren 2 if you're interested in the DLC classes, since Dread Fighter and Bride are very good to have.
You may want to get Summer of Bonds for extra conversations between characters.
Challenge pack is really hard and there is The Strongest One that features units with stats above the cap.
Check the other dlc, 2 new classes, the Paragon skill (exp gained x2), Limit Breaker skill (+10 to stats caps) and the Cheat Maps(easy gold/exp/legendary weapons) that make it easier to get to a point where Challenge maps and The Strongest One are doable.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Maybe the challenge pack? Though it will be difficult without grinding, even with a team that beat the game.
So I just reclassed my Avatar to Mercenary and got the Armsthrift skill. I will then level him to level 10 for the other skill, then what would be the best thing to do here? Promote him or reclass to something else or back to Tactician? Thanks
Just cleared Side Mission 3 I keep getting those str+2 or def+2 etc. I suppose it would be stupid to just use them on anybody. What is their best use - and should I save them or use them now?
Just cleared Side Mission 3
I keep getting those str+2 or def+2 etc. I suppose it would be stupid to just use them on anybody. What is their best use - and should I save them or use them now?So I just reclassed my Avatar to Mercenary and got the Armsthrift skill. I will then level him to level 10 for the other skill, then what would be the best thing to do here? Promote him or reclass to something else or back to Tactician? Thanks
Just cleared Side Mission 3
Remember that 1st tier classes have low caps for stats so you will get to a point where you won't get any stats on level up. I say promote him so you can get more stats and new skills.
What kind of +2def are you getting? There are items that gives you stats that only last for one map and are buyable around. Now if you got one that permanently add stats (like the Dracoshield), use them when you want to boost a character that is failing behind, like adding some Def to Lisa.
So I just reclassed my Avatar to Mercenary and got the Armsthrift skill. I will then level him to level 10 for the other skill, then what would be the best thing to do here? Promote him or reclass to something else or back to Tactician? Thanks
Just cleared Side Mission 3
I'd xfer him to myrmidon, then get up to 10 then get to 15. You'd get vantage/astra/swordfaire out of the exchange which are all good skills.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
So I just reclassed my Avatar to Mercenary and got the Armsthrift skill. I will then level him to level 10 for the other skill, then what would be the best thing to do here? Promote him or reclass to something else or back to Tactician? Thanks
Just cleared Side Mission 3
Unless you are doing something specific the only other base class skill worth going for is Vantage (Myrmidon). If you want then go for it, if not just promote to Hero since you can get the Sol skill fairly quickly (level 5). Then from Level 10 Hero you can reclass to another promoted class.
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Did you know cherry blossoms fall at the speed of 5 centimeters per second?
Wait... did she mention cherries...
Heh, I had a feeling the Vaike/Sully S-Rank conversation would go like that. Also married Chrom and Sumia, because, why not?
And those two pairs are pretty much the only two that came about naturally. Now who to pair up for the rest. My avatar has both Cordelia and Lissa as B, but that's the only supports above C anyone has with anyone at this point. I wonder what characters would fit well together, personality wise and class wise. Ah, well, figuring that out is part of the fun.
And those two pairs are pretty much the only two that came about naturally. Now who to pair up for the rest. My avatar has both Cordelia and Lissa as B, but that's the only supports above C anyone has with anyone at this point. I wonder what characters would fit well together, personality wise and class wise. Ah, well, figuring that out is part of the fun.
Thanks everyone! So I go directly to Myridon and then promote to Hero. Great!
Those Energy Drops and Saph Robes (I think that's what they're called). Are they only for one battle? I must have misinterpreted the description
I think I'm reading too much into that.
Did you do Paralogue 1? Use the rescue staff you get there to get Maribelle and Ricken out of the mountain.
Thanks everyone! So I go directly to Myridon and then promote to Hero. Great!
Those Energy Drops and Saph Robes (I think that's what they're called). Are they only for one battle? I must have misinterpreted the description
No, those are permanent. I was thinking about Tonics, like Speed Tonic (Grants +2 speed for one battle)
SolarKnight
Member
Those Energy Drops and Saph Robes (I think that's what they're called). Are they only for one battle? I must have misinterpreted the description
There are temporary boosts, but those you mention are permanent.
EndcatOmega
Unconfirmed Member
Thank you all for the quick replies! Difficult's fine as long as it isn't impossible, and I don't think I can afford to buy more than one or two packs- I'm going to try lunatic next and was under the impression grinding was near impossible on it anyway? Spotpass/Risen giving no XP?
Rogue Agent
Banned
Really? Damn. Can you say how it goes downhill without spoiling anything?
Well I don't think the game goes from 100 to 0, it's just that Ch. 10 is the best chapter on the whole game, it doesn't get better than that. Also is not Ch 10, is Ch 9 + Ch 10 the best part of the game.
Edit: Of course, if Ch9 + Ch10 does nothing to you, you may find another chapter to be the best on the game.
Well it's just harder because there's suddenly a lot more Risens to be taken care of and two bosses. Also I think you'll receive an item for clearing it or something? I can't remember. Something special maybe.
dakkumauji
Member
They are buyable after chapter 11. It's not really a problem with how many the game throws at you unless you been insanely grinding before hand.