Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade / Combat and weapon matchups

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade Combat and weapon matchups

Read weight, effectiveness, terrain and counterattacks before ending a turn.

Edition covered

The 2003 GBA game localized as Fire Emblem, also known as The Blazing Blade. It is distinct from the Japan-only Binding Blade. Pictures may include a later emulation border around original GBA graphics.

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Combat and weapon matchups

Strength: Reliable everyday attacks

Iron weapons

Tradeoff: Lower might than heavier choices.

Reference

Strength: More damage per hit

Steel weapons

Tradeoff: Weight can reduce attack speed.

Reference

Strength: One-to-two range

Javelin or Hand Axe

Tradeoff: Check accuracy before relying on a kill.

Reference

More combat and weapon matchups

Effective weapon — Bonus against the matching type · Check the target type and remaining uses

Quick notes

A favorable triangle is only one factor. Swords beat axes, axes beat lances and lances beat swords.
Weight can cost a follow-up. Weapon weight beyond Constitution reduces attack speed.
Check both ranges. A bow normally attacks at range two and cannot answer an adjacent strike.
Rescue an ally after the attack. Eligible units can carry another unit out of danger.

Weight can cost a follow-up

Before ending a turn
Check	Look for	Correction
Enemy ranges	Several attackers reach one unit	Pull back or block a lane
Weapon weight	Lost double attack	Try a lighter weapon
Enemy crit	A lethal critical is possible	Use a safer attacker
Terrain	Forest or fort within reach	Use it when it improves the actual forecast

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Nintendo instruction manual	www.nintendo.com
Detailed mechanics and reference	serenesforest.net