Fire Emblem Fates Birthright, Conquest and Revelation Differences
Choose an available route and a loss setting that fits the campaign you want to play.
Edition covered
Nintendo 3DS Birthright, Conquest and Revelation (2015 Japan, 2016 western release). Route differences are labelled. Revelation requires an already-owned download or a Special/Limited Edition cartridge containing it; new 3DS eShop purchases ended in 2023. Cover shown: Birthright.
Check which route your copy contains
Birthright and Conquest cartridges each contain their named campaign. The three-route Special/Limited Edition is different. Reaching the choice does not grant an unowned route, and old eShop purchase instructions are historical.
| Route | Allegiance / focus | Planning style |
|---|---|---|
| Birthright | Hoshido | Flexible training and repeatable battles |
| Conquest | Nohr | Tighter resources and varied objectives |
| Revelation | Third path | Mixed roster and map-specific gimmicks |
| Special / Limited Edition | Contains all three campaigns | Choose among installed routes |
Choose Birthright for flexible training
Birthright supports repeatable battles that make it easier to develop units outside the next main map. It is a comfortable route for learning the new combat systems and experimenting with a wider roster.
Plan Conquest around limited resources
Conquest emphasizes varied map objectives and tighter campaign resources. Train a focused team and check the victory condition before assuming every map asks only for defeating all enemies.
Treat loss mode separately from difficulty
Classic, Casual and Phoenix determine how defeated units return, while Normal, Hard and Lunatic affect challenge. Easier recovery rules do not remove the need to protect an objective or meet a map’s special condition.
| Setting | Main effect | Remember |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | Fallen allies generally stay lost | Some story characters have special handling |
| Casual | Fallen allies return after the map | Still meet victory conditions |
| Phoenix | Fallen allies return next turn | Available with Normal difficulty |
| Normal / Hard / Lunatic | Changes battle challenge | Separate from the loss mode |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo original manual | www.nintendo.com |
| Nintendo route and edition overview | www.nintendo.com |
| Nintendo 3DS purchases and online services status | en-americas-support.nintendo.com |