Defeat the Boss or Defeat the Enemy Commander is a map objective used throughout the Fire Emblem series.
Overview[]
As the name implies, 'Defeat the Boss' is a victory condition that requires the player defeat one or more target enemies that are considered a Boss on the map in order to clear it. Boss enemies are typically stronger than standard enemies and may carry unique weapons or have boss-exclusive skills.
Certain other victory conditions also require defeating the boss or bosses present, but only as a step toward completing the objective. The Rout the Enemy condition requires killing all enemies on the map, and the Seize objective typically requires the player to defeat a boss that is positioned on the seize point before it can be accessed.