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The Struggle Commences

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The Struggle Commences

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New units

Manuela,Jeritza,Gatekeeper,Constance,Hapi

Boss(es)

Rhea

Previous chapter(s)

The Shadows of Adrestia

Next chapter(s)

Skirmish in the Fog

Preparations for war now complete, the Imperial army arrives at Garreg Mach Monastery. The time has come to sack the seat of the Central Church.
— The description for Chapter 4 at the Records Keeper

The Struggle Commences (Japanese:争覇の幕開けOpening of a Power Struggle) is the fourth chapter ofFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes on the Scarlet Blaze route and the last chapter available in the free demo. As it is the first chapter where the player has access to thebase camp, various quests that explain different facilities at the camp take place during this chapter. In addition to them, the chapter consists of three side missions and one main mission.

Plot

Main article:The Struggle Commences/Script

Two years have passed since the Officer's Academy closed its doors.Edelgard has reformedAdrestia's military and social structure,Count Varley has been targeted for censure and assassination by the Central Church, andLord Arundel and his accomplices remain at large. Edelgard decides the time has come to declare war on the Central Church due to its abuses of its position for its own benefit. She andHubert gather the formerBlack Eagles and explain that she intends to invade and conquerGarreg Mach Monastery in the coming days, and wants her former classmates to act as officers in her army. With preparations complete, the Adrestian army marches for Garreg Mach.

With the aid of Imperial generalsRandolph andLadislava, the Black Eagles besiege and capture Garreg Mach. Rhea and the Church are forced to retreat through Ailell, the Valley of Torment, to seek refuge inFaerghus. Edelgard receives a report of agreat white beast aiding the Church forces in their retreat. Meanwhile, Alliance lordJudith reports toClaude that the Empire has conquered Garreg Mach and thatCount Gloucester andAcheron have defected to the Empire. Finally,Dimitri is informed of Garreg Mach's downfall; he acknowledges the virtue of Edelgard's reforms and goals, but believes that Faerghus needs gradual reform instead of rapid upheaval and commits to war against the Empire by granting Rhea asylum. A Kingdom knight informs him thatCount Rowe has declared fealty to the Empire and his bannermanLonato is now marching to kill the archbishop.

Chapter data

Character data

Characters
New units
Manuela
Priest
HP
3421
Inventory
Iron Tome
Level
6
Automatically from the start
Jeritza
Cavalier
HP
3238
Inventory
Crescent Sickle
Rafail Gem
Level
6
Automatically from the start
Gatekeeper
Soldier
HP
2400
Inventory
Iron Lance
Level
1
Automatically from the start on the player's third playthrough onward
Constance
Mage
HP
2774
Inventory
Iron Tome
Level
10
End of chapter if the Persuade Constance strategy was used during The Battle of Garreg Mach
Hapi
Mage
HP
2665
Inventory
Iron Tome
Level
10
End of chapter if the Persuade Hapi strategy was used during The Battle of Garreg Mach
Available characters
Shez f ​Edelgard ​Hubert ​Ferdinand ​Linhardt ​Caspar ​Bernadetta ​Dorothea ​Petra ​Monica ​

Item data

Items
NameObtainment Method
LabraundaAutomatically in Edelgard's inventory
Wind Caller's GenesisAutomatically in Monica's inventory
1,800GCapture reward:
Breach Burgundy Territory
MaceS Rank reward:
Breach Burgundy Territory
Floral AdornmentSurvey Spot:
Eastern Burgundy Territory, visit the southern house
2,400GSurvey Spot:
Eastern Burgundy Territory, visit the fortress
Crude Building Material (×10)Survey Spot:
Eastern Burgundy Territory, visit the western house
Albinean Herring (×3)Uponvolunteering for the first time
Turnip (×3)Uponvolunteering for the first time
Intermediate SealS Rank reward:
Rescue Allied Troops
Crude Building Material (×10)Survey Spot:
Western Burgundy Territory, visit the house
Crude Building Material (×10)Upon speaking withHubert after completing two battles
BullionS Rank reward:
Prepare for the Conquest of Garreg Mach
Crude Building Material (×10)Survey Spot:
Eastern Garreg Mach, visit the house
Strength RingSurvey Spot:
Eastern Garreg Mach, visit the cave and choose the Strength Ring
Speed RingSurvey Spot:
Eastern Garreg Mach, visit the cave and choose the Speed Ring
BullionThe Battle of Garreg Mach, open thechest
Rusted Sword(Iron Sword)Capture reward:
The Battle of Garreg Mach
AmbrosiaS Rank reward:
The Battle of Garreg Mach

Missions

Side Missions

Side Missions
MissionLocationObjectiveBossEnemy LevelRewardsDescription
ENHMCaptureS Rank
Breach Burgundy TerritoryEastern Burgundy TerritoryRout the enemy.Fighter36161061,800GMaceHouse Burgundy of the Alliance has sided with the Central Church and is blocking the Empire's advance. Defeat their forces and break through.
Rescue Allied TroopsWestern Burgundy TerritoryRescue the allied troops.4717107Training Points recovered (×1)Intermediate SealWhile building a base, the Empire Armored Co. was discovered by the church's soldiers. Hurry to their rescue.
Prepare for the Conquest of Garreg MachEastern Garreg MachRout the enemy.Seteth4818108Activity Points recovered (×1)BullionClear a path for the conquest of Garreg Mach by defeating the Church of Seiros army.

Main Mission

Main Mission
MissionLocationObjectiveBossEnemy LevelRewardsDescription
ENHMCaptureS Rank
The Battle of Garreg MachGarreg Mach MonasteryDefeat the boss.Rhea51020110Rusted Sword
(Iron Sword)
AmbrosiaPreparations for war now complete, the Imperial army arrives at Garreg Mach Monastery. The time has come to sack the seat of the Central Church.

Survey Spots

Survey Spots
MissionLocationItemAmountConditions
Breach Burgundy TerritoryHouse
(South)
Floral Adornment1
FortressGold2,400
House
(West)
Crude Building Material10
Rescue Allied TroopsHouseCrude Building Material10Cost: 500G
Watchtower Impregnable Wall1
Prepare for the Conquest of Garreg MachHouseCrude Building Material10
CaveStrength Ring1Player Choice.
Only one of the two can be obtained.
Speed Ring1
Tent Blaze1Complete all side missions.

Paralogues

From this chapter onward, the followingparalogue becomes available:

Paralogues
MissionRequired CharactersObjectiveBossEnemy LevelRewardsDescription
ENHMCaptureS Rank
Eagles, Lions, and DeerGatekeeperDefeat the house leaders.EdelgardDimitriClaude5080130180Seraph RobeSeiros GatekeepersYou shoot the breeze with the gatekeeper, who reminisces about the good old days at the Officers Academy.

Strategy

This section details unofficial strategies that may help with completion of the chapter. This may not work for everybody.
Main articles:Breach Burgundy Territory,Rescue Allied Troops,Prepare for the Conquest of Garreg Mach, andThe Battle of Garreg Mach

This chapter is the beginning of the game proper. Get familiarized with all of the new facilities. Your top priority should be to buy all of the Intermediate Seals in the shop and get everyone into an Intermediate class with the Training Instructor.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
LanguageNameDefinition, etymology, and notes
English

The Struggle Commences

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Japanese

争覇の幕開け

Opening of a Power Struggle; the same name asOutset of a Power Struggle, a chapter inThree Houses.

German

Der Konflikt beginnt

The conflict begins

Gallery

References

← The Shadows of Adrestia •The Struggle Commences• Skirmish in the Fog →
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Playable charactersScarlet BlazeAsheBalthusBernadettaBylethCasparConstanceDorotheaEdelgardFerdinandHapiHubertIgnatzJeraltJeritzaLeonieLinhardtLorenzLysitheaManuelaMarianneMercedesMonicaPetraRaphaelShamirShezYuri
Azure GleamAnnetteAsheBalthusBernadettaBylethCatherineConstanceDedueDimitriDorotheaFelixFlaynHapiIgnatzIngridJeraltJeritzaLinhardtLorenzMarianneMercedesPetraRaphaelRodrigueSetethShamirShezSylvainYuri
Golden WildfireAsheBalthusBernadettaBylethClaudeConstanceDorotheaHapiHildaHolstIgnatzJeraltLeonieLinhardtLorenzLysitheaMariannePetraRaphaelShamirShezYuri
OtherArvalGatekeeperRheaSothis
Non-playable charactersAcheronAloisAnnaCount BergliezCaptain BerlingCleobulusFlecheMargrave GautierGetzCount GloucesterGustaveHannemanCount HevringThe Immaculate OneThe ImmovableJudithLadislavaLazleyLonatoMiklanRandolphSeirosSolonThalesCount VarleyThe Wind Caller
BossesAcheronDuke AegirViscount AlbanyAloisAnaximandrosAnnetteLord ArundelAsheBalthusBaron BarnabasViscount BelinusBernadettaCount BergliezBiasViscount BrenniusBylethCasparCatherineCethleannCicholChilonClaudeConstanceCorneliaCyrilDeath KnightDedueDimitriDolofonosBaron DominicDorotheaCount DuvalEdelgardViscount ElidureViscount EnidEpimenidesMarquis ErebusViscount EssarFelixViscount FenjaFerdinandFlaynFlecheMargrave GautierCount GeraintDuke GerthViscount GideonBaron GillingrCount GloucesterGustaveGwendalHannemanHapiCount HevringHildaHubertViscount HymirIgnatzIngridJeraltJudithViscount KleimanKostasKronyaLadislavaLeonieLinhardtViscount LochinLonatoLorenzLysitheaManuelaMarianneBaron MartynBaron MateusViscount MateusViscount MenjaMercedesMetodeyMonicaBaron MüllerMysonNaderOdesseBaron OchsPallardóPetraPittacusBaron PryderiRandolphRaphaelRheaRodrigueCount RoweRufusSeirosSetethShahidShamirShezViscount SiwardSolonSylvainThalesCount VarleyYuri
Legendary and personal weaponsAegis ShieldAmaltheaAreadbharAsclepiusAthameAxe of UkonvasaraAymrBlutgangCaduceus StaffCirce StaffCrusherDahakaDark Creator SwordFailnaughtFetters of DromiFreikugelHrottiIchor ScrollThe InexhaustibleJárngreiprLabraundaLance of RuinLúinOchain ShieldRafail GemRidillScroll of TalosScythe of SarielSeiros ShieldShamshirSpear of AssalSuttungr's MysterySword of BegaltaSword of MoraltaSword of SeirosSublime Creator SwordTathlum BowThunderbrandThyrsusVajra-MushtiWind Caller's Genesis
ChaptersPrologue
Prologue
0:Crossed Roads • 1:A Chance Encounter • 2:Three Houses • 3:The Shadows of AdrestiaBlack Eagles /Crisis in FhirdiadBlue Lions /The Battle for the LocketGolden Deer
Scarlet Blaze
Scarlet Blaze
4:The Struggle Commences • 5:Skirmish in the Fog • 6:Bridge of Betrayal • 7:The Triumph of Valor • 8:The Maiden's Peril • 9:Unrest in Enbarr • 10:Shifting History • 11:Heroic Bloodlines • 12:The Rising Darkness • 13:Severing the Past • 14A:A Clash of Ambitions • 14B:Torment of the Eagle and Lion • 15:The Hour of Vengeance • 16:Into the Chasm • Final:A Path Forward
Azure Gleam
Azure Gleam
4:To War! • 5:Skirmish in the Fog • 6:Conspiracy in the Air • 7:The King Awakens • 8:The Blood-Stained Lance • 9:Reunion at the Fortress City • 10:Fanaticism • 11:Reprisal • 12:A Trick of the Goddess • 13:Clash of Torment • 14:The Absent Emperor • 15:The Hour of Vengeance • 16:Into the Chasm • Final:The End of Tragedy
Golden Wildfire
Golden Wildfire
4:To War! • 5:The Golden Guardian • 6:The Leader's Stratagem • 7:A Contest of Beasts • 8:What Makes a King • 9:The End of the Alliance • 10:Love and Loss • 11:The Sword Swings Wide • 12:Two Kings • 13:Darkness Attacks • 14:A Symbol of the Past • 15:The Hour of Vengeance • 16:Into the Chasm • Final:Field of Beginnings
Paralogues
Paralogues
The Ashen Wolves' ReunionComing CleanCycles of NostalgiaEagles, Lions, and DeerEnshrouded MemoriesEvil's Bane and Love's ProtectionA Grand Day for the Opera CompanyAn Incurable Shut-InLike Cats and DogsLove and Hate in WartimeMercenary ComplicationsA Night of WonderA Noble Among NoblesRaiders from the NorthA Reason to FightRight Where They're WantedThe Saints' ForgeThe Seiros SnareUnder the Protection of the Golden DeerUnsettling TruthsWhat Lies WithinWildflowers for the Future
LocationsFódlanAdrestiaBase CampFaerghusGarreg Mach Monastery (Abyss) •LeicesterAlmyraBrigidDagdaSrengZahras
Groups and events10 ElitesAshen WolvesBerling's MercenariesBlack EaglesBlue LionsChildren of the GoddessChurch of Seiros (Knights of Seiros) •Golden DeerInsurrection of the SevenJeralt's MercenariesThose who slither in the darkTragedy of DuscurWar of Heroes
Concepts and objectsAwakeningCrests (Crest Stone) •Critical RushElementsHeroes' RelicsMonstersPeer trainingSurvey SpotsWarrior SpecialWeapon attributes
Related topicsDocumentsMoviesMusic PlayerMinor charactersName chart • Other games (WarriorsThree Houses) •Pre-release information (Unused content) •TimelineWeapons