Human Armory
| Human Armory | |
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| Created by: | Pwntagonist |
| Showcased in: | Ragefest V: The Enragement Ring |
| Engine: | FE8 |
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| Playthrough: Part 1 Part 2 | |
Human Armory features a unique gameplay mechanic similar to a gimmick introduced in Tower Defense, but executed much better. The player can spawn NPC units and warp them anywhere on the map, and must do so to allow Eirika to advance and take down Riev, who is apparently not dead (probably because Ephraim Warp-skipped that chapter) and is trying to raise an undead army after the events of Sacred Stones.
Walkthrough
The goal is to seize the throne. The way this map works is that visiting any house will spawn an NPC with the stats of the red unit next to the house - the top row will summon NPCs that stand still and attack only what's in range, and the bottom row will summon NPCs that attack aggressively. After summoning one, Moulder can warp them anywhere on the map, and Dancers are nearby to help make it faster. Innes can be recruited by Eirika, which will unlock a door allowing you to choose from more classes of NPCs. The second door is opened by talking to Rennac with Eirika to recruit him as well. The third door will be opened when Glen is killed, and behind that door are the strongest NPCs you can summon. In addition, Innes or Eirika can recruit Tana.
You'll need to make good use of your ability to Warp the NPCs anywhere you please. You can block off chokepoints, seal enemies in corridors, block enemies from attacking Eirika, and even block reinforcements that enter through the stairs. Rush Eirika to Innes as soon as possible to recruit him, and Tana as well. Then get her into the room to the west, the one with the chest. Rennac will be headed there to swipe the chest; recruit him at this time and take the chest, which contains an Elysian Whip for Tana. Promote her to a Wyvern Knight - she doesn't need swords as a Falcoknight. Note that recruiting Rennac will prompt Riev to teleport Eirika to a completely different part of the map on the next turn, and no, rescuing Eirika will not prevent this. Glen should spawn not long after, so have Innes get rid of him while distracting other enemies with NPC cannon fodder. Rangers eventually spawn in the corners of the map, but these are fine as long as they have a nearby NPC to target.
This leaves Riev himself. With Glen dead, you can now spawn Sages and Heroes, which have the best chance against him. Summon Heroes to surround him, with Sages behind them, then just make sure Eirika can seize the throne the minute he's dead. Speaking of Eirika, there's a Heaven Seal for her in the other chest. Promoting her with it will give her some extra movement; should save a turn when you take the throne and end the chapter.
