Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon Recruitment and Village Checklist
Bring the right speaker for early allies and the important Tiki recruitment.
Edition covered
Nintendo DS remake released in Japan and Europe in 2008 and North America in 2009. Uses Shadow Dragon reclassing, weapon ranks and permanent unit loss. Caeda is called Shiida in the European text.
Use Marth for villages
Marth visits recruitment villages, so his route matters as much as the front line's. Protect villages from thieves and avoid seizing before the useful visit is complete.
| Unit | Chapter | Required action |
|---|---|---|
| Wrys | 1 | Visit the western village with Marth |
| Castor | 2 | Talk with Caeda / Shiida |
| Darros | 2 | Talk with Marth |
| Navarre / Nabarl | 3 | Talk with Caeda / Shiida |
| Merric | 4 | Visit the western village with Marth |
| Matthis | 4 | Talk with Lena |
Recruit enemy-colored units with the right ally
Not every named enemy speaks to Marth. Caeda recruits several early enemies, Lena recruits Matthis, and Bantu is needed for Tiki. Position the speaker before weakening or defeating a potential ally.
Account for regional names
The European game uses Shiida and Nabarl where North American guides use Caeda and Navarre. These are naming differences, not additional characters or alternate recruitment conditions.
Keep future recruiters alive
Losing Bantu can remove the ordinary route to Tiki later. Permanent losses affect more than current combat strength, so consult upcoming recruitment requirements before sacrificing a unit that seems unused.
| Unit | Chapter | Required action |
|---|---|---|
| Bantu | 7 | Visit the village with Marth |
| Roger | 8 | Talk with Caeda / Shiida |
| Minerva | 10 | Recruit Maria, then talk with Marth |
| Astram | 13 | Talk with Midia |
| Tiki | 19 | Talk with Bantu |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo instruction manual | csassets.nintendo.com |
| Shadow Dragon mechanics | serenesforest.net |
| Recruitment by chapter | serenesforest.net |