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The fires of war were lit once more in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes as it tells the story of an alternate timeline rather than the original Three Houses story. Thrust into Three Hopes as Shez, the main character, fans are immediately tasked with the impossible job of hunting down Byleth, who is now named the Ashen Demon for their terrifying power on the battlefield. The prologue quickly reintroduces fan-favorite characters, showing the different paths Edelgard, Claude, and Dimitri take with this new student placed into the Officer's Academy. Side characters from Three Houses are given more screen time as the game does not focus on Garreg Mach Monastery but the chaos of war instead.

Shamir, a mercenary serving as a Knight of Seiros, is one of the characters the protagonist can invite on Expeditions in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Expeditions are activities during which Shez can spend time with their favored units by exchanging dialogue, asking them thoughtful questions, and giving gifts. If the conversation portion of Shamir's Expedition is carried out correctly, the protagonist will achieve "Perfect Conversation," which occurs after choosing the best answers and responses. Accordingly, attaining Perfect Conversation in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will boost Shamir's Level, increasing her Charm and Morale for better performance in combat.

Flayn, Seteth's little sister, is one of the characters the protagonist can invite on Expeditions in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Expeditions are activities during which Shez can spend time with their favored units by exchanging dialogue, asking them thoughtful questions, and giving gifts. If the conversation portion of Flayn's Expedition is carried out correctly, the protagonist will achieve "Perfect Conversation," which occurs after choosing the best answers and responses. Accordingly, attaining Perfect Conversation in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will boost Flayn's Level, increasing her Charm and Morale for better performance in combat.

Linhardt is one of the characters that can be taken on an Expedition with Shez in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, and players can recruit him through any of the three paths offered at the beginning of the game. In order to build up the level of characters beyond a C rank effectively, Shez and go on Expeditions with other recruited units to build a stronger bond with them. By giving the units gifts, paying attention to their likes and dislikes, and responding appropriately in conversation on the Expedition, these characters will become better allies on any mission. Those who are looking to make Linhardt an effective Adjutant in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will need to make sure they select the best possible answers while on the Expedition.

Jeritza is one of the characters that will accompany Shez if either the Scarlet Blaze or Azure Gleam paths are chosen in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, and he can be invited on Expeditions as well. Expeditions are a key component of building the bond between any two characters in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, as offer a chance for players to get to know their units better. These activities are made better as Shez gives the other units gifts, shares conversations, and learns more about them by paying attention to their likes and dislikes. Those who are looking to maximize Jeritza's ability as an Adjutant unit in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will need to select the correct dialogue answers on Expedition, allowing the unit to get a better impression of Shez.

Edelgard von Hresvelg, the princess of the Adrestian Empire, is one of the characters whom the protagonist can invite on Expeditions in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Expeditions are activities during which the player can bond with their favorite character units by giving gifts, sharing dialogue, and learning more about them. Accordingly, to maximize Edelgard's levels in-game, players will need to ensure they achieve a "Perfect Conversation" on her Expedition by selecting the correct answers. Some of these answers will be responses to questions that Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes fans ask Edelgard, and the fitting reply will increase her overall impression of the protagonist.

For those who managed to beat the Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes story, there are plenty of postgame activities that will be available that allow players to get the most out of the hack and slash spin-off game. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes takes roughly 20 to 25 hours to complete, and there are 15 chapters from start to finish regardless of whether or not Shez s the Black Eagles, Blue Lions, or Golden Deer during the prologue. Additionally, there are plenty of side objectives to complete both in and outside of missions, which may add additional time to the game depending on how many of these activities players complete.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes showcases series staple classes, including the Fortress Knight. The game combines the fast-paced action of Dynasty Warriors with the medieval fantasy setting of Fire Emblem. Compared to the original Fire Emblem Warriors, this entry has many more role-playing game mechanics and tactical strategies.

ManyFire Emblem fans were ecstatic when Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes was released on June 24th for the Nintendo Switch. The Dynasty Warriors crossover has taken off quickly and is giving fans of Three Houses a much different experience of the story than they previously knew.