In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, you have your starting cast, a couple of mandatory add-ons, and then a few optional grabs to round out your team. Each of the game's trio of main routes follows this rulebook, with limited crossover but numerous completely unique character unlocks.
If you've joined Edelgard's Black Eagles, your story route, Scarlet Blaze, will put you at odds with a large portion of Fodlan. As the Adrastian Empire expands, enemies from far and wide can be coerced into seeing your point of view — if you know what you're doing.
Characters You'll Automatically Recruit
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Character |
Recruitment Method |
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Shez |
Shez is the main character and will stick with you for the entire game. |
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Edelgard |
Automatically gained in Chapter 3: The Shadows of Adrestia. |
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Hubert |
Automatically gained in Chapter 3: The Shadows of Adrestia. |
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Petra |
Automatically gained in Chapter 3: The Shadows of Adrestia. |
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Dorothea |
Automatically gained in Chapter 3: The Shadows of Adrestia. |
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Caspar |
Automatically gained in Chapter 3: The Shadows of Adrestia |
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Bernadetta |
Automatically gained in Chapter 3: The Shadows of Adrestia. |
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Ferdinand |
Automatically gained in Chapter 3: The Shadows of Adrestia. |
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Linhardt |
Automatically gained in Chapter 3: The Shadows of Adrestia. |
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Monica |
Automatically gained in Chapter 3: The Shadows of Adrestia. |
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Jeritza |
Automatically gained in Chapter 3: The Shadows of Adrestia. |
Characters You Must Recruit Yourself
Chapter 4: Hapi and Constance
You'll need 10 strategy points reserved for each character during this chapter's climactic battle. That should leave you with enough room for one extra strategy, so definitely prioritize these two!
Chapter 5: Ashe
At the Battle of Magred, compelling Ashe to switch sides will set you back 20 strategy points.
Chapter 6: Lorenz, Ignatz, and Balthus
Throughout the fight, you'll be facing several prominent characters. Thankfully for the Empire's sake, most can be convinced to tag along rather than die for a lost cause. You'll only need 10 strategy points for each character.
Chapter 7: Lysithea, Marianne, and Raphael
The Blitz of Riegan marks a pivotal moment for Edelgard's ambitions. It's possible to recruit Lysithea, Marianne, and Raphael, each for 10 points, leaving you with another 20 for additional plans.
Chapter 8: Mercedes
Note that you need Jeritza to be in the party for Mercedes to be convinced. You will also need to set 20 strategy points aside, making Mercedes one of the tougher unlocks.
Chapter 9: Shamir
Ever the mercenary, Shamir simply needs to be paid to swap sides, so long as you've proven your mettle and decency. And so long as you have 20 strategy points, too, for that matter.
Chapter 10: Yuri
The customary 20-point strategy cost is straightforward enough but bear in mind that Byleth and Jeralt are also worth consideration...
Chapter 12: Leonie
Unless you've recruited Byleth and Jeralt, Leonie will refuse to join. She also costs a steep 30 points.
Secret Characters
There are two more characters you can recruit in Azure Gleam, but their identities are somewhat spoilerific.Click on this link to find out how to recruit two secret characters during Chapter 10.