guide:fire emblem heroes

It’s easy to get overwhelmed in Fire Emblem Heroes — the tutorials are short, and only briefly explain what all the various systems and Heroes can do for you. That’ll teach you to move and attack, but the tutorials don’t explain how to win. That’s what this Beginner’s Guide is all about. We’re here to help you conquer those early battles, and fully explain how combat works in this mobile SRPG. We’ll also provide tips on the meta-game: when to spend Orbs, and what you’ll want to avoid if you’re going to make in-app purchases.

Fire Emblem Heroes takes some liberties with the Fire Emblem formula, but it mostly sticks to the same basics in combat. You’ll move your Heroes across the board, attacking opponents and trying to be the first to kill you enemies. Think of it like an interactive board game, and your Chess pieces are the heroes. Winning is all about using the right heroes against the right opponents — weapons (categorized in three colors) all have strengths and weaknesses, and understanding that complicated relationship is the first step to victory in Fire Emblem Heroes.