To Skip or Not to Skip: Breaking Down the War Arc in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A new guide explores the pros and cons of skipping the War Arc in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, helping players decide between saving time or maximizing army growth.
For players diving into Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, hitting Act 2 brings up a major decision regarding the War Arc. According to a recent guide by Polygon, interacting with the Strife Obelisk after finishing Act 1 gives you the option to bypass this entire section. For first-time players, skipping is a hard no. The War Arc serves as an essential bridge that prepares your units for the massive difficulty spike awaiting you in Act 3.
On the other hand, seasoned players tackling subsequent playthroughs might find good reason to hit the skip button. Choosing to skip automatically boosts your roster to level 45, hitting the baseline requirement for the final act and saving plenty of time if you are rushing to test out new character builds or recruitments from earlier chapters. Best of all, the skip is flexible, meaning you can drop out of Act 2 and return whenever you want.
Still, bypassing the War Arc comes with noticeable downsides. Playing through the maps manually lets you push your units closer to level 50, farm extra experience, and carefully manage class swaps and skill ranks. If you want maximum control over your army's progression before the endgame, rolling through the content the old-fashioned way remains the superior strategic choice.
Tags: Fire Emblem, Nintendo, RPG, Guides
Original article: Polygon