Weapon Triangle

The weapon triangle is a tactical fighting system that has been a mainstay of the Fire Emblem series since its fourth iteration.

In this system, swords users have a better hit chance against axe-type weapons, axes have a better hit chance against lances, and lances are more liable to hit swords. In some Fire Emblem games, there are weapons that reverses the weapon triangle. For example, an "Axereaver" in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones functions as a lance, but it functionality reverses to be effective against axes while being weak against swords. The bow is neutral in the weapon triangle, as are all types of magic, themselves having a separate 'triangle', the Trinity of Magic.

The weapon triangle also gives a slight damage boost when used against the weapon-type it is strong against.