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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon Guide

2008 · Tactical RPG

Box art

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon box art
North American Nintendo DS cover for Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon.

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
Marth faces a mounted enemy in a two-screen combat view.Combat and the Wing SpearUse weapon advantage, effective damage and enemy ranges to protect the army.
Marth faces a mounted enemy in a two-screen combat view.Recruitment and Village ChecklistBring the right speaker for early allies and the important Tiki recruitment.
Marth uses his Rapier against a Firestone-wielding opponent.Reclassing and Master SealsDistinguish changing a role from promoting an eligible unit.
Marth faces a mounted enemy in a two-screen combat view.Marth, Map Saves and Permanent LossPlan objective routes and use the DS map-save system deliberately.
Gharnef speaks above an illustrated story scene.Key Units and Recruitment RolesCompare the army's leaders, support units and special recruitment links.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Keep Marth aliveHis defeat ends the map, and he visits villages and seizes objectives.
Recruit before attackingSome enemy units join through the correct conversation.
Reclass between mapsClass sets, unit caps and weapon ranks limit each swap.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
MarthLordLeads the army, visits villages and seizes objectives.
Caeda / ShiidaPegasus KnightFlies across terrain and uses the effective Wing Spear.
JagenPaladinProvides strong early combat and flexible promoted reclass options.
LenaClericHeals with staves and recruits Matthis.
MerricMageJoins from a Chapter 4 village and uses Excalibur.
TikiManaketeRecruited with Bantu in Chapter 19.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Combat and the Wing SpearInspect the whole enemy phase →

Pictures All pictures →

The Nintendo DS title screen displays the Shadow Dragon logo and touch-to-start prompt.
The Nintendo DS title screen displays the Shadow Dragon logo and touch-to-start prompt.
Marth faces a mounted enemy in a two-screen combat view.
Marth faces a mounted enemy in a two-screen combat view.
Marth uses his Rapier against a Firestone-wielding opponent.
Marth uses his Rapier against a Firestone-wielding opponent.
Gharnef speaks above an illustrated story scene.
Gharnef speaks above an illustrated story scene.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon: game and edition overviewcsassets.nintendo.com