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Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Game Info
TitleFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Japaneseファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣
PlatformGame Boy Advance
Release2003-04-25
ProtagonistsLyn, Eliwood, Hector
Characters44
Chapters70

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade

ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣

The first Fire Emblem game released outside Japan, serving as a prequel to The Binding Blade. Known simply as 'Fire Emblem' in Western markets, The Blazing Blade introduced the series to international audiences and became a landmark title for tactical RPGs worldwide. The story is divided into two arcs: Lyn's Tale serves as an extended tutorial following the Sacaean plainswoman Lyndis as she discovers her noble Caelin heritage, while the main campaign follows lords Eliwood and Hector as they search for Eliwood's missing father and uncover a conspiracy involving the enigmatic Black Fang assassin guild and the dark sorcerer Nergal, who seeks to open the Dragon's Gate and summon powerful dragons back into the world. The game pioneered the use of a player avatar character — the Tactician — who is directly addressed by characters throughout the story, creating an unprecedented personal connection to the narrative. It also introduced Hector Mode, an alternate harder campaign from a different lord's perspective, adding significant replay value. Its refined gameplay mechanics, memorable cast including fan-favorites like Hector, Matthew, and Serra, and its accessible yet deep strategic systems set the standard for the series going forward. The Blazing Blade is widely credited with establishing Fire Emblem as a global franchise and remains one of the most recommended entry points for newcomers to the tactical RPG genre.

Playable Characters (44)

Chapters (70)

#TitleObjectiveRoute
0A Girl from the PlainsSeize the gate.lyn
1Footsteps of FateRout the enemy.lyn
2Sword of SpiritsSeize the throne.lyn
3Band of MercenariesRout the enemy.lyn
4In Occupation's ShadowProtect Natalie for 7 turns.lyn
5Beyond the BordersDefeat all enemieslyn
6Blood of PrideTrigger three switches.lyn
7Siblings AbroadDefeat Heintz.lyn
7The Black ShadowRout the enemy.lyn
8Vortex of StrategyRout the enemy.lyn
9A Grim ReunionSeize the gate.lyn
10The Distant PlainsSeize the gate.lyn
11Taking LeaveSeize the gate.eliwood
11Another JourneyDefeat Wire.hector
12Birds of a FeatherDefeat all enemy unitseliwood
13In Search of TruthSeize the gate.eliwood
13The Peddler MerlinusProtect Merlinus for 7 turns.eliwood
14False FriendsDefeat all enemieseliwood
15Talons AlightDefend the throne for 7 turns.hector
15Noble Lady of CaelinSeize the gate.eliwood
16Noble Lady of CaelinSeize the gate.hector
16Whereabouts UnknownSeize throne.eliwood
16The Port of BadonAny unit talks to Fargus, or any unit ends an enemy phase on the tile to his right before turn 100eliwood
17Whereabouts UnknownSeize the throne.hector
17The Port of BadonAny unit talks to Fargus, or any unit ends an enemy phase on the tile to his right before turn 100hector
17Pirate ShipSurvive for 11 turns or defeat Zoldam.eliwood
18Pirate ShipSurvive for 11 turns or defeat Zoldam.hector
18The Dread IsleDefeat Uhai.eliwood
18Imprisoner of MagicSeize the gate.eliwood
19Dragon's GateSeize the throne.eliwood
19Prisoner of MagicSeize the gate.hector
19The Dread IsleDefeat Uhai.hector
19A Glimpse in TimeSeize the throne.hector
20New ResolveDefeat Oleg.eliwood
20Dragon's GateSeize the throne.hector
21New ResolveDefeat Oleg.hector
21Kinship's BondProtect Nils for 11 turns, or defeat Eubans.eliwood
22GenesisDefeat all enemieseliwood
22Kinship's BondProtect Nils for 11 turns, or defeat Eubans.hector
22Living LegendDefeat all enemies and protect Penteliwood
23Four-Fanged Offense (Linus)Defeat Linus.linus
23GenesisDefeat all enemieshector
23Four-Fanged Offense (Lloyd)Defeat Lloyd.lloyd
23Living LegendDefeat all enemies and protect Penthector
24Unfulfilled HeartSurvive for 11 turns.eliwood
24Four-Fanged Offense (Lloyd)Defeat Lloyd.hector-lloyd
24Four-Fanged Offense (Linus)Defeat Linus.hector-linus
25Crazed BeastEarn three points (place a unit at each gate)hector
25Pale Flower of Darkness (Jerme)Rout the enemy.jerme
25Pale Flower of Darkness (Kenneth)Seize the throne.kenneth
26Night of FarewellsSeize the throne.eliwood
26Battle before DawnProtect Zephiel for 15 turns.eliwood
26Unfulfilled HeartSurvive for 11 turns.hector
27Cog of DestinyDefeat all enemieseliwood
27Pale Flower of Darkness (Kenneth)Seize the throne.hector-kenneth
27Pale Flower of Darkness (Jerme)Rout the enemy.hector-jerme
28Night of FarewellsSeize the throne.hector
28Battle before DawnProtect Zephiel for 15 turns.hector
28Valorous RolandClaim a space.eliwood
29Cog of DestinyDefeat all enemieshector
29Sands of TimeProtect the throne for 11 turnseliwood
29Battle PreparationsGet supplies within 5 turnseliwood
30The BerserkerClaim a space.hector
30Victory or DeathSeize the gate.eliwood
31Battle PreparationsGet supplies within 5 turnshector
31Sands of TimeProtect the throne for 11 turnshector
32The Value of LifeDefeat Kishunahector
32Victory or DeathSeize the gate.hector
99Light (part 1)Defeat Nergal.eliwood
99Light (part 2)Kill dragon.eliwood