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:''For the Tactics Drill in ''Heroes'', see [[Skill Studies 38: Triangle Attack!]].'' | |||
[[File:Ss fe07 triangle attack.png|thumb|right|240px|[[Florina]], [[Fiora]] and [[Farina]] perform a Triangle Attack in {{FE7}}.]] | [[File:Ss fe07 triangle attack.png|thumb|right|240px|[[Florina]], [[Fiora]] and [[Farina]] perform a Triangle Attack in {{FE7}}.]] | ||
{{quote|When the three of us surround an enemy, we're just about unstoppable!|[[Est]]}} | {{quote|When the three of us surround an enemy, we're just about unstoppable!|[[Est]]}} | ||
The '''Triangle Attack''' (Japanese: {{ | |||
The '''Triangle Attack''' (Japanese: {{hl|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 primarily associated with characters of 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 fe07 triangle attack formations.png|thumb|right|240px|Florina, Fiora and Farina demonstrate the two Triangle Attack formations.]] | [[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. | 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 except the Tellius and DS games, the Attack itself usually features a special animation depicting all three participants striking the target. | ||
In all of its appearances | In all of its appearances prior to {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} (excluding {{title|Gaiden}}), 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. | 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 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 {{title|Path of Radiance}} | *'''Formation B:''' The three participants surround the target at two range. This formation works only in {{title|Path of Radiance}} and {{title|Radiant Dawn}}, and is mandatory for [[Rolf]], [[Boyd]] and [[Oscar]]'s bow-based Triangle Attack. | ||
In {{title|Shadow Dragon}} and {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}, any and all of the participants in a Triangle Attack can be [[reclass]]ed, 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. | In {{title|Shadow Dragon}} and {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}, any and all of the participants in a Triangle Attack can be [[reclass]]ed, 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. However, because the Triangle Attack can only be performed at 1-range, the initiator can't be classed as [[Archer]], [[Hunter]] or [[Sniper]] as these classes are all bowlocked. | ||
In its appearance in ''Shadows of Valentia'', the Triangle Attack | In its appearance in ''Shadows of Valentia'', the Triangle Attack is a [[combat art]] which [[Palla]], [[Catria]], and [[Est]] each possess. As with all other combat arts, it must be activated on command when the three participants are in formation (Formation A only; Formation B does not work), costing 10 of the initiator's [[hit point]]s to activate. Additionally, all three sisters need to be in flying classes ([[Pegasus Knight]], [[Falcon Knight]] or [[Harrier]]); if they've been [[pitchfork]]ed into a different path, then the Triangle Attack can't be performed. It is significantly less powerful than in prior games, only boosting the user's [[critical rate]] instead of guaranteeing a critical hit. It also increases the initiator's attack power and hit rate for the duration of the attack, but like most combat arts, it is impossible to [[Attack speed|follow-up attack]] with it. | ||
The combat art iteration of the Triangle Attack returns in {{title|Three Houses}}, where it can be learned by any female unit by mastering the [[Pegasus Knight]] class. | |||
===Combat art data=== | |||
{{CombatArtStats | |||
|game1={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} | |||
|sprite1=[[File:Is 3ds03 skill personal.png]] | |||
|mt1=+8 | |||
|hit1=+30 | |||
|crt1=+40 | |||
|avo1=+0 | |||
|rng1=1 | |||
|cost1=10 [[HP]] | |||
|notes1=Cannot make [[follow-up attack]]s.<br>Can only be used if 2 other allied [[File:Is 3ds03 flying.png]] flying units are also adjacent to the target. Initiator has to be in a [[File:Is 3ds03 flying.png]] flying class. | |||
|- | |||
|game2={{title|Three Houses}} | |||
|sprite2=[[File:Is ns01 combat art.png|20px]] | |||
|mt2=+8 | |||
|hit2=+30 | |||
|crt2=+40 | |||
|avo2=+0 | |||
|rng2=1 | |||
|cost2=3 [[durability]] | |||
|notes2=Cannot make [[follow-up attack]]s.<br>Can only be used if 2 other allied [[File:Is ns01 flying.png|20px]] flying units are also adjacent to the target. | |||
}} | |||
==Possible users== | ==Possible users== | ||
{| | {| class="basic" style="padding: 3px; border-spacing: 4px; border-width: 2px; width: 80%" | ||
!style=" | !style="border-top-left-radius: 15px; width: 20%"| Game | ||
!style="width: 25%"| Possible user trios | |||
!style="border-top-right-radius: 15px; width: 55%"| Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}} | |||
| [[Palla]], [[Catria]], and [[Est]] | |||
| Can trigger on counterattacks and follow-up attacks, and can miss. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|Gaiden}} | |||
| [[Palla]], [[Catria]], and [[Est]] | |||
| Damage formula: (5 + [[attack (stat)|attack]] – [[defense]]) × 3. Minimum damage is 15. Can trigger on counterattacks and follow-up attacks, and can miss. Ignores all stats of the [[Javelin]], treating it as a basic [[Lance (Famicom)|Lance]]. | |||
|- | |- | ||
{{ | | {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} | ||
| [[Palla]], [[Catria]], and [[Est]] | |||
| -- | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} | |||
| • [[Banba]], [[Fotla]], and [[Eriu]]<br>• [[Mabel]], [[Meng]], and [[Bleg]] | |||
| Enemy only.<br>May miss (subject to normal miss chance).<br>[[Critical Hit]] may be negated by [[Nihil]]. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|The Binding Blade}} | |||
| • [[Shanna]], [[Thea]], and [[Juno]]<br>• [[Bors]], [[Barthe]], and [[Gwendolyn]] | |||
| Shanna, Thea and Juno's can only be performed if the player went for the Ilian route, due to Juno only being available in it. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|The Blazing Blade}} | |||
| [[Florina]], [[Fiora]], and [[Farina]] | |||
| Can only be performed in [[Hector's tale]], due to Farina only being available in it.<br>Ignores the crit-negating effect of the user's [[Runesword]] or the target's [[Iron Rune]]. | |||
|- | |- | ||
{{ | | {{title|The Sacred Stones}} | ||
| [[Vanessa]], [[Tana]], and [[Syrene]] | |||
| Cannot be performed if both Vanessa and Tana have been promoted to [[Wyvern Knight (The Sacred Stones)|Wyvern Knight]]. Only one Wyvern Knight can participate, and the Wyvern Knight must initiate the attack.<br>Ignores the crit-negating effect of the user's [[Runesword]] or the target's [[Hoplon Guard]]. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|Path of Radiance}} | |||
| • [[Oscar]], [[Boyd]], and [[Rolf]]<br>• [[Marcia]], [[Tanith]], and [[Elincia]] | |||
| • Activated by viewing the "3 Brothers" [[base conversation]]s in [[A Guiding Wind|Chapters 13]] and [[Entrusted|19]]. Can only be performed using [[Bow]]s, requiring both that Boyd and Oscar are both promoted and that Oscar's new weapon type is bows.<br>• Activated by viewing the "Holy Guard" [[base conversation]] in [[Twisted Tower|Chapter 28]]. Marcia must be promoted. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|Radiant Dawn}} | |||
| • [[Oscar]], [[Boyd]], and [[Rolf]]<br>• [[Marcia]], [[Tanith]], [[Sigrun]], and [[Elincia]] | |||
| • Can only be performed using [[Bow]]s, requiring Oscar to be promoted and for Boyd to use [[Bow#Crossbows|crossbows]].<br>• Any three of these four units can activate it together. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|Shadow Dragon}} | |||
| [[Palla]], [[Catria]], and [[Est]] | |||
| If initiator has a [[brave weapon]], two triangle attacks are dealt in a row. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}} | |||
| • [[Palla]], [[Catria]], and [[Est]]<br>• [[Barst]], [[Bord]], and [[Cord]] | |||
| If initiator has a [[brave weapon]], two triangle attacks are dealt in a row. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} | |||
| [[Palla]], [[Catria]], and [[Est]] | |||
| Appears as a visible, defined [[combat art]], possessed by each of the three sisters, for the first time. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|Three Houses}} | |||
| Any unit that achieves class mastery of the [[Pegasus Knight]] class | |||
| 100 class Exp required to learn.<br>Only the initiator needs to have the combat art learned and equipped. The only requirement for partner units is to be in a flying class, even if they cannot access the Pegasus Knight class.<br>Can only be used at 1-range, ignores a weapon's natural range. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{title|Warriors}} | |||
| [[Caeda]], [[Cordelia]], and [[Hinoka]] | |||
| Activated by Caeda as a cosmetic effect at the end of her Awakening special. All three must have an [[Support|A-Support]] with each other and all be deployed on the map. | |||
|- | |||
| style="border-bottom-left-radius: 15px" | {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}} | |||
| Any unit in the [[Pegasus Knight]] or [[Falcon Knight]] classes | |||
| style="border-bottom-right-radius: 15px" | Activated by using a Warriors Special while the qualified units are nearby to perform it.<!--To confirm this--> | |||
|} | |} | ||
==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{TCGCipher}}=== | ||
The Triangle Attack is a recurring skill in {{TCGCipher}}, introduced in the first series. It is classified as a Formation Skill ([[File:Is TCGCipher Formation Skill.png|x20px]]), and in order to use it all three members of the Triangle Attack trio must be deployed and must not have made any moves in the current turn yet. To use the Triangle Attack, the player [[wikipedia:Tap (gaming)|taps]] all three members to expend their turn, which gives the attacker a signficant boost to their attack power for their next attack and has an additional effect which hinders the opposing player. | The Triangle Attack is a recurring skill in {{TCGCipher}}, introduced in the first series. It is classified as a Formation Skill ([[File:Is TCGCipher Formation Skill.png|x20px]]), and in order to use it all three members of the Triangle Attack trio must be deployed and must not have made any moves in the current turn yet. To use the Triangle Attack, the player [[wikipedia:Tap (gaming)|taps]] all three members to expend their turn, which gives the attacker a signficant boost to their attack power for their next attack and has an additional effect which hinders the opposing player. | ||
Nine cards have a Triangle Attack as a skill: | |||
* '''[[Palla#Fire Emblem Cipher|Palla]], [[Catria#Fire Emblem Cipher|Catria]], and [[Est#Fire Emblem Cipher|Est]]'s''' Triangle Attack gives a +50 attack boost and disallows the opponent from evading the attack. This Triangle Attack is present on their first-series [[Falcon Knight|Falcoknight]] cards (''B01-038R Eldest of the Three Pegasus Sisters'', ''B01-040R Second of the Three Pegasus Sisters'', and ''B01-042R Youngest of the Three Pegasus Sisters'', respectively). | |||
* '''[[Oscar#Fire Emblem Cipher|Oscar]], [[Boyd#Fire Emblem Cipher|Boyd]], and [[Rolf#Fire Emblem Cipher|Rolf]]'s''' Triangle Attack gives a +40 attack boost and, during the opponent's next turn, disallows enemy units stationed in the Rearguard from attacking. This Triangle Attack is present on their first-series advanced-class cards (''B03-012HN Eldest of the Three Mercenary Brothers'', ''B03-014HN Second of the Three Mercenary Brothers'', and ''B03-016HN Youngest of the Three Mercenary Brothers'', respectively). | |||
* '''[[Shanna#Fire Emblem Cipher|Shanna]], [[Thea#Fire Emblem Cipher|Thea]], and [[Juno#Fire Emblem Cipher|Juno]]'s''' Triangle Attack gives a +30 attack boost and disallows the opponent from evading the attack. This Triangle Attack is present on their fifth-series Falcoknight cards (''B05-022R Ilia's Cheerful Flower'', ''B05-038R Ilia's Calculating Flower'', and ''B05-046R Ilia's Elegant Flower'', respectively). | |||
Although it is not called "Triangle Attack", [[Barst#Fire Emblem Cipher|Barst]] (''B01-021HN The Hatchet'') has a similar Formation Skill, "Bordcordbarst", which requires [[Bord]] and [[Cord]] to be in play and has a similar effect. Unlike Triangle Attack, only Barst has this skill and can activate it. | |||
[[Emma]] (''B04-099HN A Dark Flier, Every Once in a While'') has the skill "Triangle Attack?" which spoofs a regular ''Cipher'' Triangle Attack. If the player has two spare Emma cards in their hand, they may reveal them to give Emma a +20 attack boost for the rest of the turn. This skill can only be used once per turn. | |||
==={{FEH}}=== | |||
[[File:Is feh status triangle attack.png|right]] | |||
In {{FEH}}, [[Wedding-Bell Axe]] features the Triangle Attack status effect. It grants the unit the ability to attack twice when they initiate combat within two spaces of at least two allies with the status. | |||
==Flavor text== | |||
{{DescriptionHdr}} | |||
{{DescriptionCell | |||
|game={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} | |||
|english=A flurry of attacks the<br>sisters perform in tandem. | |||
|japanese=姉妹の連携によって<br>連続で攻撃を仕掛ける | |||
}} | |||
{{DescriptionCell | |||
|game={{title|Three Houses}} | |||
|english=Can be activated only when 3 allied fliers,<br>including this unit, are adjacent to an enemy. | |||
|japanese=自身を含む味方の飛行ユニット３体が<br>攻撃相手に隣接していると発動可能 | |||
}} | |||
{{DescriptionFtr}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* A trio of {{Saga|Pegasus Knight}}s appearing in {{TRS1}}, {{Saga|Mahter}}, {{Saga|Frau}} and {{Saga|Verna}}, can also perform a triangle attack-like maneuver, requiring the same formation and granting a critical hit as in the {{FES}}. | |||
* In {{Title|The Blazing Blade}} and {{Title|The Sacred Stones}}, the triangle attack can force the [[Runesword]] to deal a critical hit, which overrides the Runesword's normal inability to deal a critical hit. This is the only way to deal a Runesword critical in those games. | |||
==Etymology and other languages== | |||
{{names | |||
|eng-name=Triangle Attack | |||
|jpn-name={{h|トライアングルアタック|Torianguru atakku}} | |||
|jpn-mean=Triangle Attack. Abbreviated {{hl|Ｔアタック|Tī atakku}} ''T Attack'' in ''Shadows of Valentia'' and ''Three Houses'' gameplay. | |||
|span-name=Ataque triángulo | |||
|span-mean=Triangle attack | |||
|fren-name=• Attaque triangle<br>• Attaque en triangle | |||
|fren-mean=• Triangle attack. Abbreviated '''{{lang|fr|Att. triangle}}''' in ''Shadows of Valentia'' gameplay.<br>• Triangle attack. Used in ''Three Houses''. | |||
|ger-name=Delta-Attacke | |||
|ger-mean=Delta-Attack. Delta (Δ) is the fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet, which is shaped like a triangle. | |||
|ital-name=Attacco triangolo | |||
|ital-mean=Triangle attack. Abbreviated '''{{lang|it|Att. triangolo}}''' in ''Shadows of Valentia'' gameplay. | |||
|dut-name=Delta-aanval | |||
|dut-mean=Delta-attack. Delta (Δ) is the fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet, which is shaped like a triangle. | |||
|kor-name={{h|T 어택|Teu eotaek}} | |||
|kor-mean=Transliteration of "T attack", short for triangle attack | |||
|ch-simp-name={{h|三角攻阵|Sānjiǎo gōngzhèn}} | |||
|ch-simp-mean=Triangle Formation | |||
|ch-trad-name={{h|三角攻陣|Sānjiǎo gōngzhèn}} | |||
|ch-trad-mean=Triangle Formation | |||
}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Ss fe02 triangle attack.png|A Triangle Attack in {{title|Gaiden}}. | |||
Ss fe03 triangle attack.png|A Triangle Attack in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} (click image to view animation). | |||
Ss fe06 triangle attack.png|A Triangle Attack performed by [[Knight]]s in {{title|The Binding Blade}}. | |||
Ss fe07 triangle attack.png|A Triangle Attack in {{title|The Blazing Blade}}. | |||
Ss fe08 triangle attack.png|A Triangle Attack on the map in {{title|The Sacred Stones}}. | |||
Ss fe08 triangle attack 02.png|A Triangle Attack in {{title|The Sacred Stones}}. | |||
Ss fe09 pegasus triangle attack.png|The Holy Guard Triangle Attack in {{title|Path of Radiance}}. | |||
Ss fe09 brothers triangle attack.png|The brothers' Triangle Attack in {{title|Path of Radiance}}. | |||
Ss fe15 triangle attack 01.jpg|A Triangle Attack (start-up) in {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}. | |||
Ss fe15 triangle attack 02.jpg|A Triangle Attack (formation) in {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}. | |||
Ss fe15 triangle attack 03.jpg|A Triangle Attack (strike) in {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}. | |||
Ss fewa triangle attack.jpg|A Triangle Attack in {{title|Warriors}}. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{refbar}} | {{refbar}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Combination bonus]] | *[[Combination bonus]] | ||
*[[Solo Triangle Attack]] | |||
{{NavMech}} | {{NavMech}} | ||
[[Category:Combat arts]] | {{NavSkillFE15}} | ||
{{NavCombatart}} | |||
[[Category:Combat arts of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia]] | |||
[[Category:Combat arts of Fire Emblem: Three Houses]] | |||
