Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes — All About Battalions

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Battalions were a brand-new gameplay mechanic added to Fire Emblem in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This would involve assigning a group of soldiers to a unit that could be used in combat. Each battalion excels in a weapon category, but the endurance and effectiveness of a battalion would vary based on its ranking. Players could deploy battalions in battle by selecting «Gambit» if they had one assigned. In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, battalions can be purchased, but they're much more simplified than their Three Houses counterparts.

Since Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes uses hack-and-slash gameplay, combat is fast-moving and relies less on real-time strategy. However, units need to rank up their Authority if they want access to the best battalions Three Hopes has to offer. Unlike in Three Houses, equipping a battalion will reduce the damage taken from certain weapons in Three Hopes. Here's everything players need to know about using them.

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The Battalion Facility is where players can purchase and dismiss battalions. This will unlock early in Three Hopes' campaigns, specifically after Chapter 4 has been cleared. At the start, players will only have access to low-ranking battalions (Rank E-D). It should also be noted that, like weapons, only a set amount of battalions can be hired in the Convoy at a time. If no more battalions can be purchased, players will need to dismiss them to make room.

To equip a battalion, go into the Convoy and select a unit. Underneath the equipment slots (ex: weapons and accessories) is a battalion category. Just like any other accessory, select a battalion to assign to the unit. Battalions in Three Hopes will reduce the