{"id":28892,"date":"2023-01-19T18:03:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T17:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1771668"},"modified":"2023-01-20T11:15:34","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T10:15:34","slug":"fire-emblem-engage-characters-full-list-of-new-returning-heroes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/fire-emblem-engage-characters-full-list-of-new-returning-heroes\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire Emblem Engage characters: Full list of new & returning heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Dayna McAlpine\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 19 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Good news, Fire Emblem fans \u2013 it\u2019s not long to go until the fifth instalment of the series is set to land on your Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n

Set on the continent of Elyos, Fire Emblem Engage<\/a> invites players to work with heroes new and old to defeat the Fell Dragon Sombron that plagues the land.<\/p>\n

Yup, there will be a whole host of summonable characters from past Fire Emblem games<\/a> that will fight alongside you via Emblem Rings.<\/p>\n

But which characters and heroes can we actually expect to meet in the game? We\u2019ve rounded them up for you right here. And yes, before you ask, there is romance in Fire Emblem Engage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fire Emblem Engage returning characters<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Anna<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Axe-wielding Anna is a \u2018new\u2019 playable character technically, but fans of the Fire Emblem franchise will recognise the recurring character \u2013 however the new game has put a spin on her appearance. She isn\u2019t a Emblem Ring summon like other characters and Fire Emblem players will notice that this incarnation of Anna is a lot younger than she\u2019s appeared in previous games.<\/p>\n
This version of the merchant is an Axe Fighter who wanders the world seeking expensive treasures to sell.<\/p>\n
Byleth<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The protagonist of Fire Emblem: Three Houses and\u00a0antagonist in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes returns! The wandering warrior possesses the mysterious Crest of Flames and can wield the powerful ancient weapon known as the Sword of the Creator. In the new game, Byleth can increase the abilities of allies to guide them towards victory.<\/p>\n
Celica<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Fire Emblem fans will recognise Celica as one of the two protagonists of Fire Emblem\u00a0Gaiden and its remake,\u00a0Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. In Fire Emblem Engage, Celica excels at magical attacks and fighting corrupted-type foes. She also has the seriously strong ability\u00a0Warp Ragnarok, allowing her to teleport across the map.<\/p>\n
Corrin<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The hero of Fire Emblem Fates, Corrin is a Hoshidan royal raised in Nohr, where they are forced to decide which of two opposing nations to join, their birthplace or their adoptive homeland. As an Emblem, Corrin has the ability to stop opponents in their tracks for a full turn \u2013 perfect for when you need a hot minute to rethink what you\u2019re doing! Their sync skill Dragon Vein lets you add special effects to the terrain.<\/p>
Lyn<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Lyndis, more commonly known as Lyn, is one of the three heroes of Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. In Fire Emblem Engage, Lyn excels at fighting, without giving her opponents the chance to counterattack. Alongside forceful close range attacks, Lyn can also allow units to attack from a long distance.<\/p>\n
Marth<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Marth appears all over the Fire Emblem series \u2013 he is the main hero of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light,\u00a0Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, and their respective remakes\u00a0Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon\u00a0and\u00a0Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem. So, is it a really shock he\u2019s appearing in the latest game?<\/p>\n
With excellent swordmanship, Marth works well with all units, allowing them to strike quickly and repeatedly.<\/p>\n
Sigurd<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Horse-riding Sigurd first landed on our screens in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War and according to Nintendo, in Fire Engage Emblem he moves around the battlefield with ease and works well with offensive units, healers, armoured units and more.<\/p>\n
Fire Emblem Engage new characters<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Alcryst<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The younger brother of Diamant, Alcryst uses a bow instead of a sword and has the same starting class as a Lord.\u00a0Thanks to being an archer, Alcryst can attack enemies from long distances.<\/p>\n
Alear<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Alear is the main hero of the latest Fire Emblem series and players can choose the character\u2019s gender. The protagonist has awoken after a deep 1,000 year slumber and is here to prevent the resurrection of the Fell Dragon.<\/p>\n
Alfred<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Lance-yielding Alfred the Noble travels the battlefield on horseback and is also the older brother of Celine.<\/p>