Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Part I: Cai's Path Walkthrough

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• Part I: Dietrich's Path
• Part I: Theodora's Path
• Part I: Leda's Path

Following the game's short Prologue section, you have chosen Cai as your Part I protagonist. Cai's Path is a good, slow introduction to Fortune's Weave structure and many systems. It's worth noting that Cai's access to the Dagda world map is a little bit more limited compared to the other protagonists, as there are several regions of Dagda that his party will not be able to travel to throughout Part I. However, Cai is the only protagonist who gets access to the Farming, Lure, and Stable mechanics in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.

In any case, select the Fox Obelisk and let's get started.

What this walkthrough will do:

• Offer a minimalist walkthrough so you know what you need to do at any point in the game.

What the walkthrough will not do:

• Offer anything more than the basic strategies and tips for battles.

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 1 - Uproar in Ribeira

• After the cutscenes, you'll explore Cai's hometown of Ribeira. Here, you can find yellow pick-up orbs with semi-random items.
  • Note: Don't fret too much about ensuring you pick up every single yellow orb at every opportunity throughout the game. These are usually common items, and you'll pick up hundreds during your playthroughs. Keep an eye out, but you won't miss out on anything crucial if you accidentally glance over a few.
• Head to the marker to continue.

[Combat] - Battle vs. Bandits

• Victory: Seize the red jewel.
  • This condition changes to Defeat Nero partway through
• Defeat: Cai falls in battle.
• Strategy: This is a straightforward tutorial battle.
• Notes:
  • You can have Tialla and Peter talk to Cai for a slight support bump.
  • Tialla can Heal with the Assist option.
  • Fortuna's Blessing unlocks during this battle on turn 2.
  • During the battle, Cai will learn Underworld Burst Blaze Art.

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 2 - Road to the Capital

• After the chapter opening cutscenes, you'll find yourself in an Event Clash.
• After the battle, you'll get a choice to pursue or ignore. Go ahead and choose Pursue. This leads to a small dungeon tutorial.
  • You can choose Ignore if you'd like; you just miss out on a small dungeon. You'll be able to come back later during Free Time.

[Dungeon Tutorial] - Galen Fort Ruins

• Check out our Dungeon Guide for more details on Dungeons in general.
• In dungeons, you'll pick up to five characters for your exploration party.
• You can press Y to get a preemptive strike on an enemy, or to destroy barrels, crates, and crystals.
• Make sure the "Show Path" option is selected with ZR. This makes it easier to see where you have been.
• Each dungeon has one Rest Spot. You can use this to make food to replenish HP and Magic (but not LP). Each character will heal by the HP sum of the items selected, as well as Magic uses if they are a magic user.
  • Tip: Check the state of your party before using a rest spot so you know how much HP you need to heal.
  • In this dungeon, however, it is unlikely you'll need to heal.
• If a dungeon has a back entrance, you'll see an Uncharted symbol in the top right corner.
• Break every box and crystal you see for items. While there are certain food and smithing items that can be found in certain dungeons, what you actually get during any given exploration is random.
• Each dungeon will have a certain number of treasure chests, listed in the upper right corner. Unlike the collectable items, chests always have the same contents.
• While dungeons do not have an enemy counter similar to the chest counter, the game will still tell you when all the foes have been defeated with a pop-up screen. If you haven't seen this pop-up, there is at least one enemy group remaining.
• Links in Clash Battles cost LP, which is not easily replenished in dungeons. Generally, you'll want to save it for more difficult encounters.
  • However, this tutorial dungeon only has a few battles, so Link away.
• Tip: If you are playing on Standard difficulty, consider holding + to have the game 'Skip to Conclusion'. Assuming you aren't in a dungeon far above your level, you'll usually be fine. In the case one of your characters does die, you'll immediately be given the option to restart the battle.
• In Galen Fort Ruins, you'll find Hunter's Bow and Vulnerary. Be sure to get these before heading to the marker.
  • If you activate the cutscene before getting the items, don't worry; you can come back for them later.

[Combat] - Defending the Carriage

• Victory: Defeat all of the enemy units
• Defeat: The caravan is destroyed or Cai falls in battle
• Strategy: Have Castor take care of the northern enemies while Cai/Tialla/Peter gang up on the southern ones.
• Notes: 
  • Lances are always effective against riders.

In Dagsion

• After the battle and cutscenes, you'll be in the main city of Dagsion. You don't have access to the full city yet, however.
• [Important] Optional Scenes
  • These scenes are noted on the map with a slow pulse.
    • Note that the game tracks which scenes you've seen (at the Shrine of Casuality pedestal in the Obelisk Chamber), so you might as well try to see them all. This guide will point them out in each chapter. They can be easily overlooked if you are not careful. 
  • Before doing anything, see an optional scene with Castor/Centurio to the east.
• After seeing the optional scene, check the bulletin board for two tutorial quests, then visit the two shops.
• Afterwards, you'll be tasked to go to the inn. While you can explore a little bit, there's not much to find, so talk to Peter.
• After a few more scenes, with Castor, head to the sewers at the marker.
  • In the sewers, you can pick up Vulnerary, Talisman Shield. You won't be able to explore the whole sewer dungeon yet.
• At the end of the dungeon, a few cutscenes, and the chapter will end.

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 3 - Partings and Hopes

• After the cutscenes, head to the west side for a lengthy scene.
• When you get control again, head to the arena entrance and talk to Ultand for more scenes.
• After more scenes, you'll run into a Kindness Quest tutorial. Kindness Quests are a special type of subquest unique to Cai.

• The game will automatically begin to take you to the Niraga Mine dungeon to complete this quest.
• On your way to the mine, you'll run into your first Skirmish battle, which are the generic battles encountered on the World Map. 
  • Note: Skirmish battles will always allow 6 units at maximum.
• Once you are in Niraga Mine, you can grab chests with White-magic Manual, Coin, Coin, and Miracle Gem.
  • Once you pick up the quest item, leave the dungeon through the rear entrance.
• This is followed by a Gift/Recruitment tutorial. Give Guzran the Mature Ghose and add him to your team.

Free Time 1

Start: 2/20
End: 2/28

• At the start of Free Time, the game will throw a flurry of tutorials at you.
• Marketplace now open
  • This is where you buy gifts. The Armory and Weapon Shop are also open.
• Foresight Tutorial
  • The Pale Raven can show you what's upcoming in the next battle once Free Time ends. This gives you clues on things to obtain or accomplish during Free Time.
  • You can also feed the Pale Raven once per week. This raises a character's support with Eshmel, which will be important in later parts of the game. This minigame works like Tea Time in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This action does NOT cost a Turn.
• Adventure Guide Tutorial
  • Anna will give tips on things to do during Free Time. This is accessed from the menu.
• Gift/Recruitment Tutorial
  • You can now start giving gifts to characters to raise support and eventually recruit characters.
  • Most battles in Fortune's Weave allow you to have at least six characters. In Cai's route, Ultand will eventually join automatically, meaning you have 5 units. A good starting suggestion for a sixth unit is Noctua, due to her low recruitment requirements. You just need to wait until you have 4 Renown before you can add her.
    • Of course, later battles will allow larger teams, and you are free to play with whoever you choose.
    • Check out our Recruitment Guide for more details.
  • Meals at the Inn are a great way to raise support with characters you are trying to recruit. Just note you need to give characters a gift first before they can be invited for a meal.
• If this is your first playthrough, some Subquests appear on the Bulletin Board. These are simple tutorial quests that point you to various services. Here are the quick rewards:
  • Awaiting You at the Inn - Sand-Boar Meat, 10 Renown
  • Gifts of the Marketplace - Ginji, 10 Renown
• If you've completed Subquests on other previously played paths, you'll automatically gain rewards here for completing them. This happens for every chapter.
  • If you replay the same route a second time, Subquests you've completed the first time will automatically be completed.
• Map Notes
  • Orange dots on the map are characters you have not met yet. Many will eventually be recruitable, although you won't have enough renown/support yet. Be sure to talk to every orange dot you see.
  • Using the Map screen, you can fast travel based on Areas, Facilities, or People directly.

Kindness Quests

Note: Most quests are trivially easy to complete, usually requiring you to travel to a certain square on the map to fight a battle or search. So, we'll only give tips on how to complete objectives if they are especially tricky.

Chapter Suggestions

• Note that Cai's first Free Time is short and restricted in what you can do, compared to later Free Times.
• Talk to all the characters around town and complete the two Kindness Quests you picked up. Remember to turn them in to the questgivers when completed.
• Consider clearing low-level dungeons near Dagsion, including the following, but don't worry if you don't get to all of them. You'll have plenty of time later:
  • Collapsed Fort (6)
  • Heretics' Cave (7)
  • Galen Fort Ruins (8)

[Combat] - Battle vs. Goliath

• Victory: Defeat Goliath.
• Defeat: Cai falls in battle.
• Strategy: Another straightforward battle. Simply have Cai and Guzran stay in front, everyone else bring up the rear, and heal when necessary.
• Notes: 
  • Ultand can Heal.

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 4 - Festival of the Strong

• After the chapter-opening scenes, when you get control, head to the sewers once again.
• In the sewers, you can destroy objects and fight enemies once again. Follow the other path to the right this time.
• Once you are in the Arena Underground, talk to Gabriel, then Castor, then Bertrand.
• After the events in the Underground, you'll have a tutorial for the Vandahl Trading Company, which sells items for trade instead of gold.
  • This tutorial will take you to the Dagsion Port area for the first time.
• This is followed up by a Search Tutorial, where you can spend turns to acquire items from the World Map.
• This is followed up by a Mentoring tutorial, which is a function unique to Cai.
  • Mentoring Tutorial with Centurio - Archer's Ring

Free Time 2

Start: 3/1
End: 3/7

• Optional Scene - Before doing anything else, there's an optional scene with Bertrand in the jail. Cai will gain Sword EXP.
  • Again, these optional scenes can sometimes be easily overlooked. Be sure to see this.

Kindness Quests

Subquests

Chapter Suggestions

• The Tavern is a good place to buy cheap gifts.
• Since this is such a short free time, focus on completing the subquests available to you.

[Combat] - Qualifier: Gaia Brigade

• Victory: Defeat Zarcone.
• Defeat: Cai, Theodora, or Orchel falls in battle.
• Strategy: Let enemies come to you. I strongly suggest going over the bridge rather than through the shoals, which slow you down and lower your Avo.
• Notes: 
  • Orchel and Bonaventure come with Heal.

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 5 - Cai's Battle

• This chapter opens with an event and several tutorials.
• First, bring Aswan to Bertrand.
• After that, go to the Stables near the port for a tutorial on the Stable and Luring. This is a Cai-exclusive capability.
• After that, head to the Arena for a Training tutorial. This action does not cost a turn and can be done once-per-week. It is similar to the lessons in Three Houses.
• This is followed up by a Class Upgrade / License tutorial, which is done in the Temple Rows area. Cai will automatically be classed to an Ornius Rider.
  • This tutorial brings you to the Hightown area for the first time.

Free Time 3

Start: 3/15
End: 4/10

• Divine Services now open
  • This is where you can pray once-per-week. There are six gods, and each has a dedicated day of the week. Praying raises your favor with a god, which can allow you to use various Blessing effects (used similarly to Fortuna's). This action does NOT cost a Turn. While you can pray at any temple on any day, you'll get a bonus on the following days.
    • Aurora - Mon
    • Mars - Tue
    • Smyrnos - Wed
    • Jurah - Thu
    • Kalla - Fri
    • Credna - Sat
  • Bless Levels are global and carry over across Paths.
  • Also, anytime you are in Dagsion, keep an eye out on the map screen to see if one of the shrine icons in Temple Row is colored in. This means you can have an audience with the god, granting some Renown. This is just a small dialogue, but no reason to pass it up. This does NOT cost a Turn.
  • If this is your first playthrough, there should be a Bulletin Board quest 'Find Fellowship at the Temples', earning you Ginji and 10 Renown.

Kindness Quests

Chapter Suggestions

• Be sure to upgrade Peter and Tialla to Beginner Classes. Peter is well-suited to be a Hunter, while Tialla is suited to be a Diviner.
• Be sure to complete Castor's mentorship titled Terrain Tips. You'll earn Bolt Gem.
• Once you reach Renown level 4, consider recruiting Noctua to your team.
• Once you reach Renown level 4, complete Aurora's mentorship titled 'Staying Healthy'. You'll earn Healing Staff.
• Note: In the next chapter, you'll need 20x Linaria for a Kindness Quest, so consider getting a head start now if you can. You'll be able to start Farming in the next chapter to make this easier.
• Note: In the next chapter, you'll get a quest requiring 30x Coffee Berries, Zang, or Pongo. So, consider getting a head start. You'll be able to start Farming in the next chapter to make this easier.
• Stables
  • You may want to look ahead at the Advanced Classes available and determine what type of classes you want each character to be. Depending on your choice, you may want to have characters bond with certain animals to gain a bonus stat.
  • For example, I turned Cai into a Bardinger, so I had him obtain a level 5 Bond with a Wild Horse to gain Paired Run+, which gives him two extra movement.
• Other
  • Collect yellow orbs for random items and gifts - do this every chapter
  • Always check your map for orange dots, as new characters may appear after certain dates.
  • Always keep an eye out for Shrines on the city map to be colored yellow, meaning you can have a quick audience with that god.
  • Consider buying Javelin and Hand Axe for those who need them.
  • Remember to perform your weekly chores when you can:
    • Feeding the Pale Raven
    • Training at the arena
    • Working at Shrines
    • Giving gifts to characters you eventually want to recruit
    • Meals at the Inn
    • Feeding at the stable
      • Note: This function is only available on Cai's route.

Combat - Qualifier: Thundercloud Knights

• Victory: Defeat Benditz
• Defeat: Dietrich, Cai, or Anatolia falls in battle.
• Strategy: Generally speaking, split up into two teams, having one move clockwise and the other counter-clockwise around the map.
• Notes: 
  • Sha Lan, Fabio, and Anatolia all come with Heal magic.
  • Anatolia and Sha Lan have Salamanders, which deal magic damage.
  • You can topple pillars to reduce the chariot movement.
  • Be sure to use magic users against the armored units.
  • The SE chest holds Zanbato (sword effective against cavalry), and the NW chest holds Iron Shield. If the enemy units get to the items first, you'll be able to take it from them once you defeat the unit.

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 6 - To the Land of Cybele

• Ultand joins Cai's team at the start of this chapter.
• At the start of this chapter, you'll get a tutorial for Farming.
  • This capability is unique to Cai's route.
• You'll also get an automatic Kindness Quest.

Free Time 4

Start: 4/20
End: 5/20

• The Blacksmith also opens now, which is used to power up weapons.
  • There's a quick Bulletin Board subquest called "Ever Employed A Blacksmith?' you should knock out for a Smithing Stone and 10R.
  • This will not appear if you've already completed a protagonist route.

Kindness Quests

Chapter Suggestions

• Once you reach Renown level 5, complete Bertrand's mentorship titled Know Your Enemy. You'll earn Halberd.
• Once you reach Renown level 6, complete Centurio's mentorship titled Against Large Foes. You'll earn Levin Sword.

[Explore] - Ahm Lu

• Before this chapter's battle, you'll be able to explore Ahm Lu.
• Optional Scene - Make sure to see the optional scene at the mural (Tialla points the way) before heading to the main quest marker.
• You can find a few yellow item pickups here, but talk to the marker when ready.

[Combat] - Battle vs. the Har Hali

• Victory: Defeat Nuzzuo
• Defeat: Cai falls in Battle
• Strategy: Group up and make a clockwise path towards the boss. Use the high Avo map spots to your advantage.
• Notes: 
  • NW chest has Bullion.

[Dungeon] - Temple of Balor

• While you are in the dungeon, you can pick up Lashing Rapture and Elixir.
• After picking up the chests, simply follow the events until the end of the chapter. 

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 7 - Opposed Agendas

• The chapter opens with cutscenes.

Free Time 5

Start: 6/9
End: 7/9

Kindness Quests

• Once you reach Renown level 7, you can do a Mentorship quest for Castor:

Chapter Suggestions

• Note: As you reach Renown levels 7 and 8, you'll unlock the Theater and Thermae options in Dagsion, respectively. If this you first playthrough, you'll find tutorial bulletin board quests The Magic of the Theater! and Beauty and Health at the Thermae.
• Upgrade to Iron Weapons if you haven't already.
• You should try to complete "The Artisans of Megaira" as soon as possible to get access to carriages, which allow you to travel the map much more quickly.
• For this chapter, focus on exploring the Castalia region to the NE after doing the Kindness Quest "Trouble at the Gate".
• You may want to trade for a Cleansing Blade at Vandahl Trading, although you will get one for free in the next chapter. This is a sword effective against undead.
• In the next chapter, a Kindness Quest will require 30x Melara-Shaktoh-Usamos (30 combined of these). Feel free to get a head start on collecting these. Melara can be found at Gaura Grassland (Amalthea).
• Start to upgrade to Specialty Classes if you haven't already. At the very least, purchase a few Speciality Licenses for later.

[Combat] - Qualifier: Braganca Brotherhood

• Victory: Defeat Inyoni.
• Defeat: Cai, Talimun, or Leda falls in battle.
• Strategy: Remember to use Cleansing Blades and armor-piercing weapons.
• Notes: 
  • Can pick up Cleansing Blade near the start.
  • Talimun has Heal.
  • Inyoni will shoot a long-range arrow every third turn, so make sure HP is topped off.
  • Use ZL to track the Ballista's range to avoid a squishy unit getting in the line of fire.

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 8 - Unyielding Feelings

• To start this chapter, go to the special match in the arena.

Free Time 6

Start: 7/20
End: 9/1

Kindness Quests

• Once you reach Renown level 8, you can do a Mentorship quest for Aurora:

Chapter Suggestions

• Your main team should all reach Specialty classes by this point.
• Complete 'Beasts Blocking the Path Home' so you can explore the Idyia region.
• Consider starting to equip your main team with Da Mina Weapons. You can find Da Mina Sword at Callianeria Port (Elektra), Da Mina Spear at Megaira (Saveilon), Da Mina Axe at Ravio Port (Melias) or Megaira (Saveilon), and Da Mina Bow at Orens (Idyia).
• In a future chapter, you'll need 30x Cocominj, Oda Monja, or Jin Ba Jiao (combination of all three, not 30 each) for a Kindness Quest. Consider starting to farm these up now. You can buy Jin Ba Jiao and Oda Monja at Messalina Orchards (Saveilon).
• In a future chapter, you'll need to deliver a Wild Pegasus for a Kindness Quest. Feel free to grab one now if you have time to spare. There are two pegasus Lure spots in Castalia and one in Idyia, on the other side of Stoppered Shrine.
• Consider buying an Advanced License from Megaira. You won't be able to class up to Advanced Classes just yet, but these items are somewhat limited. You can buy one per chapter.
• Consider buying some specialty weapons, like Halberd in Raivo Port (Melias), Flyssa in Callianeira Port (Elektra), or Ji in Port of Pandora (Castalia). These will help you handle armored units and cavalry.

[Combat] - Main Match: Battle vs. Leda

• Victory: Defeat Leda.
• Defeat: Cai falls in battle.
• Strategy: You can take this map slow. Most enemies won't move until you get into their range, at least to start the match. Before luring the Demonic Beast, make sure you can surround him to take him out quickly.
• Notes: 
  • You can use Explosives on this map to deal wide-area damage. Use ZL to help see these spots.
  • Buccar defects and joins as a guest unit on Turn 3.
  • Having Armor-piercing weapons will help tremendously in this battle.
  • This battle ends with an Event Clash.

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 9 - Mystery at Aurora's Temple

• To start this chapter, inspect all the main quest markers until the story progresses to Free Time. Note that one of the markers is in Aurora's Room.

Free Time 7

Start: 9/3
End: 9/11

• Ultand is not available this chapter. She'll be back next chapter.

Kindness Quests

• If you reach Renown level 10, you can do a Mentorship quest for Bertrand:

Chapter Suggestions

• Be sure to do Bertrand's Mentorship quest.
• Considering this is such a short Free Time, focus on any quests you need completed.

[Explore] - Zenzele's Paradise

• Before the chapter battle, you'll find yourself in Zenzele's Paradise.
• You'll also obtain the Star Spear weapon.
• There's nothing to do except speak with Ultand.

[Combat] -Battle in Utopia

• Victory: Defeat Zenzele
• Defeat: Cai or Ultand falls in battle.
• Strategy: A Fog of War map. Stay bunched up and defend your starting position for the first few turns, and enemies will come from all directions. Once you are able to, head north to the boss.
• Notes: 
  • Aurora comes with Heal, Recover, Fortify, and Warp.

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 10 - Precious Time

• During the opening cutscenes, Cai gains some new Blaze Arts.

Free Time 8

Start: 9/15
End: 10/15

• Paralogue Tutorial
  • Paralogue battles start to appear in Chapter 10. These optional battles show up on specified days. Cai can do three Paralogues in this chapter.

Kindness Quests

Paralogues

• Paralogues will start to appear in this chapter. The key things to know about Paralogues are:
  • Not every protagonist can access every Paralogue.
  • Paralogues are only available during limited windows of opportunity. You can miss these if you are not careful.
  • While this walkthrough will mention all Paralogues available for Cai, you can check out our Paralogue Guide for full details.

Chapter Suggestions

• Start classing up to Advanced Classes if you are able to.
• Be sure to pay attention to the Paralogue availabilities and complete the three available to you in this chapter.
• You should be able to reach the southernmost continent of Ogmios to start training against high-level enemies.
• Be sure to catch a Wild Pegasus for a Kindness Quest in the next chapter.

[Combat] - Semifinal: Battle vs. Theodora

• Victory: Defeat Theodora.
• Defeat: Cai falls in battle.
• Strategy: At this point, you should know how to approach combat in a level like this. Be sure to lure Theodora off the bonus tiles.
• Notes: 
  • A Hammer (left) and Levin Sword (right) are placed on the battlefield.

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 11 - Dagda's Cauldron

• To start this chapter, simply lead Theodora to Aurora through the sewers.

Free Time 9

Start: 10/16
End: 10/23

Kindness Quests

Paralogues

Chapter Suggestions

• Be sure to complete Orchel's Paralogue, which has a narrow availability window in Cai's Route.

[Explore] - Dagsion

• Before this chapter's battle, you'll have a little bit of exploration to do.
• Take Aurora to Midtown and follow the quest markers for some scenes.
• After this, take Aurora to Castor in the Arena Underground.
• After this, you'll have to redo the sewer dungeon

[Combat] - Beneath the Colosseum

• Victory: Defeat all of the enemy units.
• Defeat: Cai falls in battle
• Strategy: Have your team move up the east side, while the guest team moves up the west side. Be sure to use the big patterned squares for their bonuses. You may want to lure enemies off the SE-most square, since it adds Avo+40.
• Notes: 
  • The northernmost group seems to refuse to leave their bonus square, so take the fight to them.

Cai's Path - Part 1 Chapter 12 - Just One Wish

Free Time 10

Start: 11/4
End: 11/27

Kindness Quests

Chapter Suggestions

• This is Cai's last chapter, so this is your last chance to wrap up quests and exploration, as well as recruit members you want to bring into the next part.
• If you can, be sure to explore the southenmost continent, which also holds the highest level Dungeon in Part I.

[Combat] - Finals: Battle vs. Bertrand

• Victory: Defeat Bertrand and Castor.
• Defeat: Cai falls in battle.
• Strategy: Split into two groups; you know the drill. Have Cai protect himself using the tiles. Having a unit with Physic will help tremendously too (like Tialla).
• Notes: 
  • The barrier around Cai and Castor will lower either by hitting the two switches or by having Cai defeat Castor.

From here, you can begin Part II: War.