Him Full Quest Walkthrough: Fire Emblem Fortune S Weave

This article explains the full quest walkthrough for “Him” in Fire Emblem Fortune S Weave, covering every step from unlocking the quest to the final battle and rewards. You will learn the exact sequence of events, required units, and key choices needed to complete the quest successfully.

Background: Who Is “Him” and Why This Quest Matters

In Fire Emblem Fortune S Weave, “Him” is a hidden character whose backstory is tied to the game’s central conflict between the two royal houses. The quest becomes available only after you complete Chapter 15 and have a support level of at least B with the character “Lian”. This quest is notable for its branching choices that affect which version of “Him” you recruit—either the loyal knight or the exiled prince. Completing the full quest unlocks a unique class and a rare weapon, making it a favorite among completionists.

How to Unlock the Quest

To unlock the quest, you must meet several conditions:

Finish Chapter 15 (“The Weaving of Fates”) on any difficulty.
Have Lian at support level B or higher (talk to her in the hub after Chapter 12).
Visit the “Ruined Shrine” location on the world map between Chapters 15 and 16.
Have at least 5,000 gold in your inventory (the quest requires a bribe to a guard).

Once these conditions are met, a new marker appears on the world map: “???”. Select it to start the quest.

Quest Walkthrough: Step-by-Step

The quest consists of five chapters, each with its own map and objectives. Here is the full sequence:

Chapter 1: The Forgotten Cell – Your party enters a dungeon. Objective: Seize the gate by Turn 10. You start with Lian and three other units. The map has narrow corridors, so use archers and mages to pick off enemies from behind walls. After seizing the gate, a cutscene reveals “Him” in a cell.
Chapter 2: The Guard’s Confession – You must speak to the guard captain (green unit) before he is killed by enemy reinforcements. Position a fast unit (like a thief) to reach him by Turn 3. If you succeed, he tells you the password to open the cell.
Chapter 3: The Escape – Now you control “Him” as a guest unit (level 10, base class). Objective: Escape the dungeon with all units alive. The map is a straight line with three checkpoints. At the second checkpoint, you must choose to either fight a mini-boss or use a smoke bomb (if you have one). The smoke bomb route is easier but costs 1,000 gold.
Chapter 4: The Ambush – After escaping, you are ambushed in a forest. Objective: Rout the enemy or survive for 15 turns. The enemy has three archers on a hill; use fliers or long-range magic to take them out first. If “Him” survives the battle, he joins your party permanently.
Chapter 5: The Final Vow – A boss battle against a corrupted knight. Objective: Defeat the boss. The boss has high defense but low resistance; use mages and magical weapons. After the battle, you get a choice: “Accept his oath” or “Refuse his oath”. Choosing “Accept” gives you the class “Oathbound Knight” and the weapon “Vowbreaker”. Choosing “Refuse” gives you a rare accessory but “Him” leaves your party.

Key Choices and Their Consequences

There are three major choices in the quest that affect the outcome:

In Chapter 3: Fight the mini-boss vs. use a smoke bomb. Fighting gives you an extra item (Elixir) but risks losing a unit. The smoke bomb is faster but costs gold.
In Chapter 4: Whether to send Lian to talk to “Him” before the battle. If you do, you get a support conversation that raises their support level to A.
In Chapter 5: Accept or refuse the oath. Accepting gives you the best class and weapon, but locks you out of a side quest in the post-game. Refusing gives you a rare accessory that boosts luck by 5, but you lose “Him” as a playable character.

How to Choose the Best Path

If you want the strongest unit, choose “Accept” in Chapter 5 and fight the mini-boss in Chapter 3 (for the Elixir). If you want the best ending for the story, choose “Accept” but also have Lian talk to “Him” in Chapter 4. If you are a completionist, you may want to refuse the oath to get the accessory, but note that you will not be able to recruit “Him” again in that playthrough. For a balanced approach, use the smoke bomb in Chapter 3 and accept the oath in Chapter 5.

Common Problems and How to Avoid Them

Players often get stuck on the following points:

Missing the unlock: If you don’t visit the Ruined Shrine before Chapter 16, the quest disappears. Save before starting Chapter 16 and reload if you miss it.
Chapter 2 guard death: The guard dies if you take more than 3 turns to reach him. Use a unit with high movement (like a cavalier) and avoid engaging enemies on the way.
Chapter 4 ambush: The enemy archers have a range of 3; keep your units out of their range until you can attack them. Use the forest tiles for defense.
Boss in Chapter 5: The boss has a skill that halves damage from physical attacks. Use magic users and staves to debuff him.

Rewards and Post-Quest Content

Completing the quest with the “Accept” choice grants you:

“Him” as a playable character with the unique class “Oathbound Knight” (high defense, moderate speed).
The weapon “Vowbreaker” (might 12, hits 85%, grants +3 defense when equipped).
A support conversation between “Him” and Lian (if you did the Chapter 4 event).

If you refuse, you get the “Broken Seal” accessory (luck +5) and a secret scene after the final boss. The post-game side quest “The Weave’s End” is only available if you accepted the oath.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I replay the quest if I missed it? Yes, in New Game+ the quest is available from the start, but you must still meet the support and gold requirements.

Q: Does the difficulty affect the quest? No, but on Hard mode the enemy stats are higher, so you may need to grind a bit before starting.

Q: What happens if “Him” dies in Chapter 4? He dies permanently; you cannot recruit him in that playthrough. You can restart the chapter from the last save.

Q: Is the “Refuse” choice worth it? Only if you want the accessory and don’t plan to use “Him” in your party. The accessory is useful for luck-based builds.

Q: How do I get the smoke bomb? You can buy it from the merchant in Chapter 3 for 1,000 gold, or find it in a chest in Chapter 1 (requires a thief to unlock).

Q: Does the quest affect the main story? No, it is a side quest, but the “Accept” choice adds an epilogue scene after the main story.

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