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[[File:Ss | [[File:Ss fe07 triangle attack.png|thumb|right|240px|[[Florina]], [[Fiora]] and [[Farina]] perform a triangle attack in {{FE7}}.]] | ||
The '''Triangle Attack''' (Japanese: {{hover|トライアングルアタック|Toraianguruatakku}} ''Triangle Attack'') is a recurring special attack introduced in {{FE1}}, in which groups of three related units can work together to unleash a single powerful blow on an enemy, achieved by surrounding their target in a triangular formation. The attack is widely associated with the [[Pegasus Knight]] class and its [[Class change|advanced]] forms, but members of other classes have been able to perform it in certain games. | The '''Triangle Attack''' (Japanese: {{hover|トライアングルアタック|Toraianguruatakku}} ''Triangle Attack'') is a recurring special attack introduced in {{FE1}}, in which groups of three related units can work together to unleash a single powerful blow on an enemy, achieved by surrounding their target in a triangular formation. The attack is widely associated with the [[Pegasus Knight]] class and its [[Class change|advanced]] forms, but members of other classes have been able to perform it in certain games. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[File:Ss | [[File:Ss fe07 triangle attack formations.png|thumb|right|240px|Florina, Fiora and Farina demonstrate the two Triangle Attack formations.]] | ||
The Triangle Attack is activated with two simple steps. Two of the members of the trio must wait next to the chosen target (or both be next to them already when their [[Turn|phase]] begins), then the third member of the trio must move to complete the formation and [[attack]] the target. The activation of a Triangle Attack is usually heralded by the initiating unit announcing the impending Triangle Attack, and in all appearances until ''The Sacred Stones'' the Attack itself usually features a special animation depicting all three participants striking the target. | The Triangle Attack is activated with two simple steps. Two of the members of the trio must wait next to the chosen target (or both be next to them already when their [[Turn|phase]] begins), then the third member of the trio must move to complete the formation and [[attack]] the target. The activation of a Triangle Attack is usually heralded by the initiating unit announcing the impending Triangle Attack, and in all appearances until ''The Sacred Stones'' the Attack itself usually features a special animation depicting all three participants striking the target. |
Revision as of 02:30, 30 October 2014
The Triangle Attack (Japanese: トライアングルアタック Triangle Attack) is a recurring special attack introduced in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, in which groups of three related units can work together to unleash a single powerful blow on an enemy, achieved by surrounding their target in a triangular formation. The attack is widely associated with the Pegasus Knight class and its advanced forms, but members of other classes have been able to perform it in certain games.
Overview
The Triangle Attack is activated with two simple steps. Two of the members of the trio must wait next to the chosen target (or both be next to them already when their phase begins), then the third member of the trio must move to complete the formation and attack the target. The activation of a Triangle Attack is usually heralded by the initiating unit announcing the impending Triangle Attack, and in all appearances until The Sacred Stones the Attack itself usually features a special animation depicting all three participants striking the target.
In all of its appearances, the successful activation of a Triangle Attack guarantees that the initiating unit will deal a critical hit to the enemy. The power of the Triangle Attack is determined solely by the initiating unit's attack power, with no influence from its partners. It does not otherwise boost the stats of any of the participating units or, if the units are too weak to actually normally deal damage to their target, allow them to avoid dealing zero damage; however, this is rarely a concern.
There are two possible formations in which Triangle Attacks can be performed. The formations (pictured to the right) can be rotated in any direction and will still work, and can be activated from any of the three sides, but otherwise need to be exactly matched.
- Formation A: The three participants are right next to the target, surrounding it at one range.
- Formation B: The three participants surround the target at two range. This formation works only in Path of Radiance onward, and is mandatory for Rolf, Boyd and Oscar's bow-based Triangle Attack in it and Radiant Dawn.
In Shadow Dragon and New Mystery of the Emblem, any and all of the participants in a Triangle Attack can be reclassed, and none of them are required to be in their original class in order to activate it, nor do they have to use the same weapon type.
Possible users
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Ankoku Ryuu | • Palla, Catria and Est | -- |
Fire Emblem Gaiden | • Palla, Catria and Est | -- |
Mystery of the Emblem | • Palla, Catria and Est | -- |
Genealogy of the Holy War | • Vampa, Fetra and Eliu • Maybell, Meng and Bleg |
Enemy only. |
The Binding Blade | • Shanna, Thite and Juno • Bors, Bath and Wendy |
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Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade | • Florina, Fiora and Farina | -- |
The Sacred Stones | • Vanessa, Tana and Syrene | Cannot be performed if both Vanessa and Tana have been promoted to Wyvern Knight; only one Wyvern Knight can participate, and the Wyvern Knight must initiate the attack. |
Path of Radiance | • Oscar, Boyd and Rolf • Marcia, Tanith and Elincia |
• Activated by viewing the "3 Brothers" base conversations in Chapters 13 and 19. Can only be performed using bows, requiring both Boyd and Oscar be promoted and that Oscar's new weapon type is bows. • Activated by viewing the "Holy Guard" base conversation in Chapter 28. Marcia must be promoted. |
Radiant Dawn | • Oscar, Boyd and Rolf • Marcia, Tanith, Sigrun and Elincia |
• Can only be performed using bows, requiring Oscar to be promoted and for Boyd to use crossbows. • Any three of these four units can activate it together. |
Shadow Dragon | • Palla, Catria and Est | -- |
New Mystery of the Emblem | • Palla, Catria and Est • Barst, Bord and Cord |
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Trivia
Gallery
The Triangle Attack as seen in Gaiden.