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{{Chapterinfobox
|title = Eternal Stairway
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|title = Eternal Stairway<br>[[File:Conquest C21 Map.png|280px|center]]
|game = [[Fire Emblem: Fates]]
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|game = [[Fire Emblem Fates]]
|objective = All Allies Escape
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|objective = Escape with all units
|number of allowed units = 14
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|number of allowed units = [[Corrin]] + 13
 
|units gained = None
 
|units gained = None
|boss name = [[Faceless]]}}
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|boss name = [[Faceless]]|pre = [[Winds of Change]]|next = [[Sakura (Chapter)|Sakura]]}}
   
{{Quote|Avatar's army approaches the Eternal Stairway. They expect to meet Hoshidan forces, but something else awaits them.|Opening Narration}}
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{{Quote|[[Corrin]]'s army approaches the Eternal Stairway. They expect to meet [[Hoshido|Hoshidan]] forces, but [[Faceless|something else]] awaits them.|Opening Narration}}
   
'''Eternal Stairway''' (黄泉の階段 ''Yomi no kaidan'' lit. '''Stairway of the Underworld''' in the Japanese version) is Chapter 21 of [[Fire Emblem: Fates]] in the Conquest Version.
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'''Eternal Stairway''' (黄泉の階段 ''Yomi no kaidan'' lit. '''Stairway of Yomi''' in the Japanese version) is Chapter 21 of [[Fire Emblem Fates]] in the ''Conquest'' Version. This chapter takes place in [[Eternal Stairway (location)|Eternal Stairway]].
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==Script==
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The script for this chapter can be found [[Eternal Stairway/Script|here]].
   
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
 
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Unlike other chapters, your units must escape the monsters that line up the [[Eternal Stairway]]. Unfortunately, your units are at the bottom of the stairway while the escape area is at the top. In addition, there are powerful [[Faceless]] and Stoneborn units that are in the way of escape. Faceless reinforcements will appear from either the top or bottom of the map indefinitely every turn. The [[Dragon's Vein]] in this chapter will allow you to freeze all enemies on the map for one turn.
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Unlike other chapters, your units must escape the Faceless that line up the Eternal Stairway. Your units start at the bottom of the stairway while the escape area is at the top. In addition, there are powerful [[Faceless]] and Stoneborn units that are guarding the upward path. Faceless reinforcements will appear from either the top or bottom of the map indefinitely every turn. The [[Dragon Vein]] in this chapter will allow you to freeze all enemies on the map for one turn. This is a powerful mechanic, as it prevents Faceless in the vicinity from swarming friendly units, as well as stopping the reinforcements at the top and bottom of the map for as long as more Dragon Veins can be activated.
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Having Blessed weaponry can help against the monsters, as they take bonus damage from such.
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On all modes, the Faceless carry Savage Blow; although this isn't a danger alone, the sheer amount of Faceless on the map means that they can easily chip off a lot of health if they are not killed in one battle. Most of the Faceless on Lunatic mode will also carry a weaponbreaker skill which usually makes it more tedious for players to hit them. The Stoneborn are primarily the largest threat due to their attack range. On all modes, they come with [[Wary Fighter]], but on Hard and Lunatic, they also get [[Renewal (Skill)|Renewal]] and [[Heartseeker]], requiring them to be taken down quickly.
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A simple and fast way to complete the chapter is to simply pair up Corrin with a flying unit. Use the Dragon Veins to freeze enemy troops and make your way to the escape zone.
   
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Note to beat the chapter, all units have to escape. This means even if you have all but one unit escape but they fall in battle, you will fail. Replicated units will also be unable to escape alone; the original character must escape, after which the replica will warp out of the map.
Having Blessed weaponry is not required but recommended to fight your way through the Faceless, as it deals extra damage to them in battle. It is also advised to have high defense units while making your way through the staircase; fliers can bypass the twists and turns, making it easier to get to the escape zone.
 
   
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If desired, the Faceless commander can be taken down for an Arms Scroll.
Save your Dragon Vein Tiles for the Stoneborn. Some people recommend activating the Dragon Vein tiles every turn, but this is a bad idea. the On Lunatic, the Stoneborn have Wary Fighter (cannot double your units, but your units cannot double them either) and Renewal (recovers 30% of max HP every turn). To beat them, you need Camilla's Bolt Axe at 1-2 range. Use the Dragon Vein tiles. This will cause the Stoneborn to attack Camilla during Enemy Phase which will allow Camilla to counterattack the Stoneborn during Enemy Phase. If you do not use the Dragon Vein tiles in this case, the Stoneborn will get to 3-5 range and attack Camilla barring Camilla from counterattacking which will make KOing the Stoneborn impossible due to their Renewal Skill.
 
   
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==Drops==
Alternatively, you can cheese the map with Wyvern Lord Xander / Camilla with max Defense and just fly from 1 Dragon Vein tile to the next.
 
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*[[Arms Scroll]]
   
 
==Enemy Reinforcements==
 
==Enemy Reinforcements==
 
'''Note:''' All enemy reinforcements are equipped with [[Void Curse]], which prevents the player from obtaining experience points from them upon death.
 
'''Note:''' All enemy reinforcements are equipped with [[Void Curse]], which prevents the player from obtaining experience points from them upon death.
   
*Endless amounts of Faceless spawn from either the top or bottom of the staircase.
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*Endless amounts of Faceless spawn from either the top or bottom of the stairway. On the top, the Faceless come in sets of 2-3 and have nothing special apart from Savage Blow on Lunatic Mode. On the bottom, they come in sets of 2 and have [[Grisly Wound]] and [[Wary Fighter]] instead.
   
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== Trivia ==
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* This chapter and [[Unhappy Reunion]] are the only ''Conquest ''chapters that does not have a Rout the Enemy, Defeat the Boss or Seize objective to complete it, here they must Escape with all units.
{{Chap|[[Winds of Change]]|[[Sakura (Chapter)|Sakura]]}}
 
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* This is considered to be one of the hardest chapters in ''Conquest,'' due to the fact that you can easily get overwhelmed by Faceless reinforcements and lose a unit if you're not careful.
 
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[[Category:Fates Chapters]]
 
[[Category:Fates Chapters]]

Revision as of 19:01, 5 June 2019

Corrin's army approaches the Eternal Stairway. They expect to meet Hoshidan forces, but something else awaits them.”
—Opening Narration

Eternal Stairway (黄泉の階段 Yomi no kaidan lit. Stairway of Yomi in the Japanese version) is Chapter 21 of Fire Emblem Fates in the Conquest Version. This chapter takes place in Eternal Stairway.

Script

The script for this chapter can be found here.

Strategy

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.

Unlike other chapters, your units must escape the Faceless that line up the Eternal Stairway. Your units start at the bottom of the stairway while the escape area is at the top. In addition, there are powerful Faceless and Stoneborn units that are guarding the upward path. Faceless reinforcements will appear from either the top or bottom of the map indefinitely every turn. The Dragon Vein in this chapter will allow you to freeze all enemies on the map for one turn. This is a powerful mechanic, as it prevents Faceless in the vicinity from swarming friendly units, as well as stopping the reinforcements at the top and bottom of the map for as long as more Dragon Veins can be activated.

Having Blessed weaponry can help against the monsters, as they take bonus damage from such.

On all modes, the Faceless carry Savage Blow; although this isn't a danger alone, the sheer amount of Faceless on the map means that they can easily chip off a lot of health if they are not killed in one battle. Most of the Faceless on Lunatic mode will also carry a weaponbreaker skill which usually makes it more tedious for players to hit them. The Stoneborn are primarily the largest threat due to their attack range. On all modes, they come with Wary Fighter, but on Hard and Lunatic, they also get Renewal and Heartseeker, requiring them to be taken down quickly.

A simple and fast way to complete the chapter is to simply pair up Corrin with a flying unit. Use the Dragon Veins to freeze enemy troops and make your way to the escape zone.

Note to beat the chapter, all units have to escape. This means even if you have all but one unit escape but they fall in battle, you will fail. Replicated units will also be unable to escape alone; the original character must escape, after which the replica will warp out of the map.

If desired, the Faceless commander can be taken down for an Arms Scroll.

Drops

Enemy Reinforcements

Note: All enemy reinforcements are equipped with Void Curse, which prevents the player from obtaining experience points from them upon death.

  • Endless amounts of Faceless spawn from either the top or bottom of the stairway. On the top, the Faceless come in sets of 2-3 and have nothing special apart from Savage Blow on Lunatic Mode. On the bottom, they come in sets of 2 and have Grisly Wound and Wary Fighter instead.

Trivia

  • This chapter and Unhappy Reunion are the only Conquest chapters that does not have a Rout the Enemy, Defeat the Boss or Seize objective to complete it, here they must Escape with all units.
  • This is considered to be one of the hardest chapters in Conquest, due to the fact that you can easily get overwhelmed by Faceless reinforcements and lose a unit if you're not careful.