Retaking the Castle (Japanese:王城奪還Recapture of the royal castle) is the fifth chapter ofFire Emblem Engage. In this chapter,Alear and their party fend off soldiers ofElusia from taking overFirene castle.

This chapter introduces destructible terrain andchests, which can be opened by any unit. It also features the firstboss to have aRevival Stone. In addition to thenext main chapter, completing this chapter will also unlock thefirst paralogue chapter, as well as thesmithy,arena, andamiibo services on theSomniel.

Plot

Main article:Retaking the Castle/Script

Alear,Alfred, andCéline arrive outsideFirene Castle, which they find to be eerily quiet. Worried about the citizens, the group hurries inside. Within the castle, anElusian general namedNelucce interrogates QueenÈve as to the whereabouts of theirEmblem Ring. After repeated failures, his superior,Zephia, arrives to take over his job. Ève remains silent, so Zephia threatens to use her army to kill everyone in the castle. Alear, Alfred, and Céline reach the enemy group, when Zephia deduces that Céline must be holding on to the Emblem Ring, and orders them killed and Ève held captive. Zephia recognizes Alear, who introduces themself as the Divine Dragon. Zephia is perplexed by this, believing thatLumera was the only one until her death. Alear vows revenge against Zephia for the death of their mother. She then reveals thatSombron has already been freed by Elusia, and reasons that this is why Alear had woken up in the first place, which Alear rejects. Zephia then leaves her post, ordering Nelucce and the soldiers to retrieve Alear's rings, and a full-scale battle begins in the castle.

Though Alear defeats Nelucce, he manages to run away. Céline takes the opportunity to rescue Ève, who wholeheartedly welcomes and thanks Alear. Alear then informs her that Lumera lost her life protecting them, to which Ève responds by offering her condolences. Afterwards, Alear discusses their mission to collect the Emblem Rings, and Ève not only allows Alear to keep the Ring of theCaring Princess, but also reveals that their country was in fact given two rings instead of just one. She explains that Firene's second ring—the Ring of theDawn Maiden—was hidden in a shrine by the border ofBrodia to keep it safe. Alfred remembers that she took him to the shrine after his father died, and offers to guide Alear to it. Ève allows Alfred and Céline to travel with Alear, and offers the group a chance to rest before departing.

After leaving, Alear is approached by two merchants—Calney andPinet—who offer their services of smithing and clothing respectively, which Alear accepts. Elsewhere, Nelucce catches his breath after running, only to be met with Zephia. He apologizes for his failure to retrieve the rings, but Zephia kills him as he attempts to escape again. She is then met with the mysterious girl, whom she apologizes to. The two discuss their role in Lumera's death, along with their newfound information of the second Divine Dragon, Alear. The girl suggests they rest for the time being.

Beginning log

Upon learning that Elusia invaded Firene Castle, the Divine Dragon's army hastens to Queen Ève.

Chapter data

Normal/HardMaddening

Chapter Data
Conditions	Unit Data
Victory: DefeatNelucce	Player	Partner	Other	Enemy	Third
Defeat:Alear dies	1–10	{{{partner}}}	{{{other}}}	25+4	{{{third}}}
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Map dimensions: 18 columns by 25 rows

Chapter Data
Conditions	Unit Data
Victory: DefeatNelucce	Player	Partner	Other	Enemy	Third
Defeat:Alear dies	1–10	{{{partner}}}	{{{other}}}	27+4	{{{third}}}
Map dimensions: 18 columns by 25 rows

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Character data

Characters
New units
None
Forcibly deployed characters
Available characters

Emblem Ring data

Characters
New units
None
Available characters

Additionally,Emblem Energy appears in the following locations:

• Column 1, row 1: The northwest corner of the map
• Column 2, row 1: Just east of the northwest corner of the map
• Column 12, row 11: Just west of theLance Armor inside the throne room
• Column 14, row 11: Just east of the Lance Armor inside the throne room

Item data

Items

Name Obtainment Method Steel Sword Automatically upon entering theSomniel Steel Lance Automatically upon entering theSomniel Steel Axe Automatically upon entering theSomniel Steel Bow Automatically upon entering theSomniel Steel Ingot ×10 Automatically upon entering theSomniel 3,000G Automatically upon entering theSomniel Ridersbane Dropped by enemyLance Armor Vulnerary Dropped by enemyLance Armor Seraph Robe Dropped byNelucce Armorslayer Open leftchest Obstruct Open rightchest 10,000G Automatically at the end of the chapter

Marketplace data

Marketplace

ArmoryItem Shop

	Name	Stock	Price
	Slim Sword	∞	500
	Iron Sword	∞	1,000
	Slim Lance	∞	500
	Iron Lance	∞	1,000
	Javelin	1	1,800
	Compact Axe	∞	500
	Iron Axe	∞	1,000
	Hand Axe	1	1,800
	Mini Bow	∞	500
	Iron Bow	∞	1,000
	Short Knife	∞	500
	Iron Dagger	∞	1,000
	Surge	∞	1,500
	Fire	∞	1,000
	Initiate Art	∞	500
	Iron-Body Art	∞	1,000

	Name	Stock	Price
	Heal	∞	500
	Illume	1	500
	Vulnerary	∞	300
	Antitoxin	1	400
	Pure Water	1	600
	Torch	1	300
	HP Tonic	1	150
	Strength Tonic	1	150
	Dexterity Tonic	1	150
	Speed Tonic	1	150
	Luck Tonic	1	150
	Defense Tonic	1	150
	Magic Tonic	1	150
	Resistance Tonic	1	150

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Enemy data

NormalHardMaddening

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Bld Mov Inventory and Skills Nelucce Axe Fighter 12 1 34 12 0 7 8−3 6 3 8 9 4 Hand Axe •Seraph Robe • Starts on aprotection tile. • Begins moving if a nearbyLance Cavalier is provoked. Elusian Soldier Lance Cavalier 9 2 27 6 1 11 9 3 1 1 7 5 Iron Lance Both begin moving if either of them orNelucce is provoked. Elusian Soldier Martial Monk 8 1 21 3 4 7 7 2 7 2 3 4 Iron-Body Art •Heal Begins moving if a nearbyAxe Fighter orSword Fighter is provoked. Elusian Soldier Axe Fighter 9 2 31 9 0 7 7−4 2 0 0 8 4 Hand Axe • The northern one begins moving if a nearbyMartial Monk orSword Fighter is provoked. • The southern one begins moving if the nearbyLance Armor,Axe Fighter, orArcher is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed; he will not be provoked by units outside the throne room. Elusian Soldier Sword Fighter 9 2 24 5 0 10 11 2 1 2 6 4 Iron Sword Both begin moving if either of them or the nearbyMartial Monk orAxe Fighter is provoked. Elusian Soldier Lance Armor 9 1 30 8 0 9 2−2 12 0 1 8 4 Ridersbane •Vulnerary Begins moving if a nearbyAxe Fighter orArcher is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed. Elusian Soldier Axe Fighter 9 1 31 9 0 7 7−2 2 0 0 8 4 Iron Axe Begins moving if the nearbyLance Armor, Axe Fighter, orArcher is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed. Elusian Soldier Archer 8 1 22 5 0 11 7 1 0 1 5 4 Iron Bow Begins moving if a nearbyLance Armor orAxe Fighter is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed; will not be provoked by units outside the throne room. Elusian Soldier Lance Armor 9 1 30 6 0 9 2 12 0 1 8 4 Iron Lance •Vulnerary Will not move until turn 5, or until fought. Elusian Soldier Axe Fighter 8 1 30 6 0 6 6−2 1 0 0 8 4 Iron Axe Will not move until turn 5, or until fought. Elusian Soldier Sword Fighter 9 1 24 3 0 10 9 2 1 2 6 4 Iron Sword Moves to be just south of the nearbyAxe Fighter on turn 2, then will not move until turn 5 except to set upchain attacks. Elusian Soldier Archer 9 1 23 4 0 12 7 1 0 1 5 4 Iron Bow Begins moving unprovoked on turn 5. Elusian Soldier Lance Armor 9 1 30 8 0 9 2 12 0 1 8 4 Iron Lance •Vulnerary Begins moving unprovoked on turn 2, or if the nearbyArcher is provoked. Elusian Soldier Archer 9 2 23 6 0 12 7 1 0 1 5 4 Iron Bow • The southwestern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. • The northeastern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 2, or if the nearbyLance Armor is provoked. Elusian Soldier Sword Fighter 9 4 24 5 0 10 11 2 1 2 6 4 Iron Sword • The eastern one and the southwestern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The northwestern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 3, or if a nearbyAxe Fighter is provoked. Elusian Soldier Axe Fighter 8 2 30 9 0 6 6−2 1 0 0 8 4 Iron Axe Both begin moving unprovoked on turn 3, or if either of them or the nearbySword Fighter is provoked. Thief Thief 9 1 23 3 0 9 9 2 1 2 5 3 Iron Dagger Prioritizes opening bothchests, then escaping via the west.

Reinforcements

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Bld Mov Inventory and Skills Elusian Soldier Lance Cavalier 9 2 27 6 1 11 9 3 1 1 7 5 Iron Lance -- Elusian Soldier Archer 9 2 23 6 0 12 7 1 0 1 5 4 Iron Bow --

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Bld Mov Inventory and Skills Nelucce Axe Fighter 12 1 38 17 1 8 9−2 10 5 9 10 4 Hand Axe •Seraph Robe • Starts on aprotection tile. • Begins moving if a nearbyLance Cavalier is provoked. Elusian Soldier Lance Cavalier 9 2 30 10 2 12 11 8 5 2 7 5 Iron Lance Both begin moving if either of them orNelucce is provoked. Elusian Soldier Martial Monk 8 1 23 6 8 8 8 5 12 2 4 4 Iron-Body Art •Heal Begins moving if a nearbyAxe Fighter orSword Fighter is provoked. Elusian Soldier Axe Fighter 9 2 34 13 0 7 8−4 5 2 0 8 4 Hand Axe • The northern one begins moving if a nearbyMartial Monk orSword Fighter is provoked. • The southern one begins moving if the nearbyLance Armor,Axe Fighter, orArcher is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed; he will not be provoked by units outside the throne room. Elusian Soldier Sword Fighter 9 2 26 9 1 11 13 6 5 2 6 4 Iron Sword Both begin moving if either of them or the nearbyMartial Monk orAxe Fighter is provoked. Elusian Soldier Lance Armor 9 1 33 12 0 10 3−3 17 2 1 9 4 Ridersbane •Vulnerary Begins moving if a nearbyAxe Fighter orArcher is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed. Elusian Soldier Axe Fighter 9 1 34 13 0 7 8−2 5 2 0 8 4 Iron Axe Begins moving if the nearbyLance Armor, Axe Fighter, orArcher is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed. Elusian Soldier Archer 8 1 24 10 1 13 8 4 3 1 5 4 Iron Bow Begins moving if a nearbyLance Armor orAxe Fighter is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed; will not be provoked by units outside the throne room. Elusian Soldier Lance Armor 9 1 33 12 0 10 3 17 2 1 9 4 Iron Lance •Vulnerary Will not move until turn 5, or until fought. Elusian Soldier Axe Fighter 8 3 33 13 0 7 7−2 5 2 0 8 4 Iron Axe • The southern two both begin moving unprovoked on turn 3, or if either of them or the nearbySword Fighter is provoked. • The northern one will not move until turn 5, or until fought. Elusian Soldier Sword Fighter 9 5 26 9 1 11 13 6 5 2 6 4 Iron Sword • The eastern one and the southwestern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The northwestern one moves to be just south of the nearbyAxe Fighter on turn 2, then will not move until turn 5 except to set upchain attacks. • The northwestern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 3, or if a nearbyAxe Fighter is provoked. Elusian Soldier Archer 9 3 25 10 1 14 8 5 4 2 5 4 Iron Bow • The southwestern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. • The northeastern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 2, or if the nearbyLance Armor is provoked. • The northwestern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 5. Elusian Soldier Lance Armor 9 1 33 12 0 10 3 17 2 1 9 4 Iron Lance •Vulnerary Begins moving unprovoked on turn 2, or if the nearbyArcher is provoked. Thief Thief 9 1 25 7 2 11 13 5 5 2 5 3 Iron Dagger Prioritizes opening bothchests, then escaping via the west.

Reinforcements

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Bld Mov Inventory and Skills Elusian Soldier Lance Cavalier 9 2 30 10 2 12 11 8 5 2 7 5 Iron Lance -- Elusian Soldier Archer 9 2 25 10 1 14 8 5 4 2 5 4 Iron Bow --

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Bld Mov Inventory and Skills Nelucce Axe Fighter 12 1 39 19 2 10 9−2 13 7 9 10 4 Hand Axe •Seraph Robe • Starts on aprotection tile. • Begins moving if a nearbyLance Cavalier is provoked. Elusian Soldier Lance Cavalier 9 2 31 11 3 14 11 9 7 2 7 5 Iron Lance Both begin moving if either of them orNelucce is provoked. Elusian Soldier Martial Monk 8 1 23 6 8 8 8 5 12 2 4 4 Iron-Body Art •Heal Begins moving if a nearbyAxe Fighter orSword Fighter is provoked. Elusian Soldier Axe Fighter 9 1 36 15 2 9 8−4 7 4 0 8 4 Hand Axe Begins moving if a nearbyMartial Monk orSword Fighter is provoked. Elusian Soldier Sword Fighter 9 2 27 10 2 13 13 8 7 2 6 4 Iron Sword Both begin moving if either of them or the nearbyMartial Monk orAxe Fighter is provoked. Elusian Soldier Lance Armor 9 1 34 14 2 11 3−3 19 3 1 9 4 Ridersbane •Vulnerary Begins moving if a nearbyAxe Fighter orMage is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed. Elusian Soldier Axe Fighter 9 1 36 15 2 9 8−2 7 4 0 8 4 Iron Axe Begins moving if a nearbyLance Armor orMage is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed. Elusian Soldier Mage 8 1 22 3 12 10 9 5 13 1 5 4 Fire Begins moving if the nearbyLance Armor,Axe Fighter, or Mage is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed; will not be provoked by units outside the throne room. Elusian Soldier Mage 8 1 22 3 12 10 9−5 5 13 1 5 4 Thunder Begins moving if the nearbyLance Armor,Axe Fighter, or Mage is provoked, or if the rickety wall is destroyed; will not be provoked by units outside the throne room. Elusian Soldier Lance Armor 9 1 34 14 2 11 3 19 3 1 9 4 Iron Lance •Vulnerary Will not move until turn 5, or until fought. Elusian Soldier Axe Fighter 8 3 34 14 1 8 7−2 7 3 0 8 4 Iron Axe • The southern two both begin moving unprovoked on turn 3, or if either of them or the nearbySword Fighter is provoked. • The northern one will not move until turn 5, or until fought. Elusian Soldier Sword Fighter 9 7 27 10 2 13 13 8 7 2 6 4 Iron Sword • The eastern two and the southwestern three immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The northwestern one moves to be just south of the nearbyAxe Fighter on turn 2, then will not move until turn 5 except to set upchain attacks. • The northwestern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 3, or if a nearbyAxe Fighter is provoked. Elusian Soldier Archer 9 3 26 11 2 15 8 6 5 2 5 4 Iron Bow • The southwestern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. • The northeastern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 2, or if the nearbyLance Armor is provoked. • The northwestern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 5. Elusian Soldier Lance Armor 9 1 34 14 2 11 3 19 3 1 9 4 Iron Lance •Vulnerary Begins moving unprovoked on turn 2, or if the nearbyArcher is provoked. Thief Thief 9 1 26 8 3 12 13 6 6 2 5 3 Iron Dagger Prioritizes opening bothchests, then escaping via the west.

Reinforcements

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Bld Mov Inventory and Skills Elusian Soldier Lance Cavalier 9 2 31 11 3 14 11 9 7 2 7 5 Iron Lance -- Elusian Soldier Archer 9 2 26 11 2 15 8 6 5 2 5 4 Iron Bow --

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Reinforcements

• Two(Normal/Hard)/One(Maddening) turn(s) after the four enemies behind the door are provoked:
  • 2Lance Cavaliers; one from each of the stairs within the throne room
  • 2Archers; one from each of the stairs within the throne room

Boss data

Main article:Nelucce

NormalHardMaddening

Axe Fighter Level 12 Movement 4

Stats Max HP 34 Defense 6 Strength 12 Resistance 3 Magic 0 Luck 8 Dexterity 7 Build 9 Speed 8−3 Inventory Skills Hand Axe Seraph Robe -- Weapon Levels -- -- B -- -- -- -- -- --

Axe Fighter Level 12 Movement 4

Stats Max HP 38 Defense 10 Strength 17 Resistance 5 Magic 1 Luck 9 Dexterity 8 Build 10 Speed 9−2 Inventory Skills Hand Axe Seraph Robe -- Weapon Levels -- -- B -- -- -- -- -- --

Axe Fighter Level 12 Movement 4

Stats Max HP 39 Defense 13 Strength 19 Resistance 7 Magic 2 Luck 9 Dexterity 10 Build 10 Speed 9−2 Inventory Skills Hand Axe Seraph Robe Unbreakable Weapon Levels -- -- B -- -- -- -- -- --

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Strategy

Before each battle, make sure to return to the Somniel. This time, you will receive your Expansion Pass bonuses and update bonuses - basically weapons, weapon materials, stat boosters, and money. You may be tempted to donate the money to various nations through the bulletin board. Don't do this - it's a money sink with not nearly enough payoff to justify it. You should have reached bond level 5 between Alear and Marth, unlocking the ability to inherit his skills. You also unlock various facilities on the Somniel. At the Stable, as mentioned before, dogs are always the best options for grazing since they produce metal ingots. For Strength Training, note that the stat boost Alear gains does not stack with tonics or cooking; whichever effect is strongest will take priority. At the item shop, you can stock up on healing staves if you need to. There are also tonics available, but only one of each. At the armory, you definitely want to buy the Javelin for Louis, the Hand Axe for either Vander or Boucheron (whoever doesn't have the one from Chapter 4), and a Mini Bow for Etie. Finally, when inheriting skills in the Ring Chamber, note that the cost of higher-ranked skills (for example, Marth's Avoid +20) is cumulative and covers all of the lower-ranked versions - in other words, there's no reason not to buy lower-ranked skills.

In battle preparations, it is wise to make use of your Emblem and Bond Rings, tonics, and supporting skills to make sure to hit useful benchmarks. 22 physical attack two-shots the enemy Sword Fighters, 19 two-shots the enemy Archers, Thief, and Martial Monk and three-shots the enemy Axe Fighters, and 16 two-shots the Mages. 21 magic attack two-shots the enemy Sword Fighters, 20 two-shots the enemy Lance Armors and Axe Fighters, and 18 two-shots the enemy Archers. 9 Speed doubles the enemy Thunder Mage, 10 doubles Axe Fighters, 12 doubles Nelucce, 13 doubles Archers and the Martial Monk, and 14 doubles the Fire Mage. 13 Defense allows you to attack the Thief without taking damage from the counterattack. Also note that Nelucce is the first enemy with a Revival Stone; this basically acts as an extra life bar. Enemies can't counterattack on attacks that destroy a Revival Stone, so keep that in mind. Don't forget to give Emblem Sigurd to Chloé, since she makes good use of the power and mobility as a fast flier. Finally, giving the Defense Tonic to Alfred is wise since he's going to see a lot of combat against Sword Fighters who double him.

Your immediate concern is breaking through the nearby Lance Armor and Archer so you can set up shop just south of the door to the throne room. Use Alfred to bait the western Sword Fighters and damage them on enemy phase. Meanwhile, send Louis and an Engaged Chloé barrelling northwest to intercept the Thief. On turn 2, you want to kill the Axe Fighters so you can use the nearby staircase as a chokepoint to keep the Sword Fighters at bay. It shouldn't be too much trouble to get that part of the map in order. Send Alear and a Mage to join Louis and Chloé so they can break through the western Lance Armor and continue the pursuit. The Thief will escape on turn 9 if you don't reach them in time. Note that their dagger attacks will poison your units if they deal damage, making you take more damage from enemy attacks throughout the battle. Louis has enough defense at base to ignore this problem, making him ideal for softening up said Thief. Once the Thief is dead, you're through the first half of the battle. Claim the Emblem energy and heal up.

Breaking through the side wall like the game suggests looks enticing, but it will actually provoke almost the entire enemy force and the cramped terrain will work against you. Instead, make your way back south to the front gate. Position Alfred below the leftmost door tile, Alear to his right, Chloé below Alfred, your strongest magic user to Alfred's right, and any two-range unit to that mage's right. (Don't worry about the enemy Mages - they won't attack you until you enter the throne room.) Use the two-range unit to break the door down, have Alear Lodestar Rush the Axe Fighter from the right, have your mage kill the Lance Armor, and have Alfred and Chloé tag-team the Fire Mage. The Thunder Mage will attack your mage on enemy phase - he can attack from 3 range, but can't follow up. You should have no trouble obliterating him, the reinforcements that show up, or the next wave. Wiping out that wave will provoke Nelucce and his goons. Make sure to have Boucheron make the first strike against Nelucce, as his chain attack damage will add up quite a bit. Dogpile him to win the battle.

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