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Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Guide

2005 · Tactical RPG

Box art

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance box art
North American GameCube cover for Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.

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GuideWhat you will find
A movement path and reachable tiles are highlighted on the tactical map.Combat, terrain and laguzPlan around transformed allies, movement and enemy equipment.
Boyd stands on a village map as green healing effects surround him.Base and bonus experienceUse conversations, forging and bonus experience before deployment.
Two axe fighters exchange a blow in a three-dimensional battle scene.Skills and promotionUnderstand capacity, skill removal and GameCube class progression.
Boyd stands on a village map as green healing effects surround him.Recruitment and supportsKeep recruit conversations and chapter-based support growth on track.
Boyd stands on a village map as green healing effects surround him.Key charactersCompare key characters and service roles; this is a selected reference rather than the complete roster.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Read base conversationsInformation can provide items and recruits.
Watch laguz gaugesTransformation determines when laguz can attack.
Spend bonus experience deliberatelyHelp key units reach a useful level.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
IkeMercenary and protagonistSword fighter whose promotion follows the story.
TitaniaPaladinStrong mounted veteran in the Greil Mercenaries.
SorenWind MageProvides magic damage against armored targets.
MistClericStaff healer who later gains mounted mobility.
BoydFighterAxe user with strong physical offense.
ReysonHeronUses galdr to refresh allies.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Combat, terrain and laguzLaguz require transformation →

Pictures All pictures →

Two axe fighters exchange a blow in a three-dimensional battle scene.
Two axe fighters exchange a blow in a three-dimensional battle scene.
Boyd stands on a village map as green healing effects surround him.
Boyd stands on a village map as green healing effects surround him.
Allied and enemy units occupy a rocky outdoor battle map.
Allied and enemy units occupy a rocky outdoor battle map.
A movement path and reachable tiles are highlighted on the tactical map.
A movement path and reachable tiles are highlighted on the tactical map.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance: game and edition overviewserenesforest.net