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This subpage covers the terrain stats for the two Fire Emblem series games released on the Nintendo DS: Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Class categories

For the purposes of terrain effect, Shadow Dragon splits classes into these categories:[1]

Special LordThief
Infantry A Mage DragonManaketeMercenaryMyrmidon
Infantry B HeroSwordmaster
Axe Infantry FighterWarrior
Heavy Infantry Earth DragonKnightSoldier
Fliers DracoknightFalcoknightPegasus Knight
Artillery ArcherBallistician
Magic BishopClericDark MageMagePriestSageSorcerer

All other classes have unique movement costs.

Terrain stats

Terrain types and effects in Shadow Dragon
Terrain type Stat boosts Movement penalties
Def Avo HP rec. Special Infantry A Infantry B Axe Infantry Pirate Berserker Heavy Infantry General Cavalier Paladin Horseman Fliers Artillery Hunter Sniper Magic Freelancer
Plain 0 0 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Forest/Pillar 0 10 - 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 3 2 2 2 2
Mountain 1 20 - 4 4 3 3 4 3 6 6 1 3 3 4 3
Settlement 0 5 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fort 1 15 20% 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2
Gate 2 20 20% 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2
River 0 0 - 5 5 2 2 1 4 2
Sea 0 20 - 2 2 1 2
Throne 2 20 20% 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Desert 0 0 - 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 3 5 1 3 2 2 1 2
Ledge 0 0 - 4 4 3 3 4 4 6 6 1 3 3 4 3
Obstacle 0 0 - 1
Blocked 0 0 -
Sections marked with indicate that units of that class type cannot cross the given terrain under any circumstances. Fliers cannot receive any stat boosts except for HP recovery.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Class categories

For the purposes of terrain effect, New Mystery of the Emblem splits classes into these categories:[2]

Infantry A Earth DragonFire DragonMage DragonManaketeMercenaryMyrmidonShadow Dragon
Infantry B HeroSwordmaster
Infantry C BarbarianFighterHunterWarrior
Heavy Infantry ArcherEmperorKnightSoldier
Fliers DracoknightFalcoknightPegasus KnightWyvern
Magic BishopClericDark MageMagePriestSageSorcerer

All other classes have unique movement costs.

Terrain stats

Terrain types and effects in New Mystery of the Emblem
Terrain type Stat boosts Movement penalties
Def Avo HP rec. Lord Infantry A Infantry B Infantry C Pirate Berserker Ice Dragon Heavy Infantry General Cavalier Paladin Horseman Fliers Sniper Ballistician Magic Thief Dancer Freelancer
Plain 0 0 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Forest/Pillar 0 10 - 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 2 3 2 2 2 2
Mountain/Cave 1 20 - 4 4 3 3 4 3 4 6 6 1 3 4 4 4 3
Settlement 0 5 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Village 0 5 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
Fort 1 15 20% 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
Gate 2 20 20% 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
River 0 0 - 5 5 2 2 2 1 4 5 5 2
Drawbridge 0 0 - 5 5 2 2 1 4 5 5 2
Sea 0 20 - 2 2 1 2
Throne 2 20 20% 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Desert 0 0 - 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 3 5 1 2 3 1 2 2 2
Ledge 0 0 - 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 1 3 4 4 4 3
Obstacle 0 0 - 1
Blocked 0 0 -
Sections marked with indicate that units of that class type cannot cross the given terrain under any circumstances. Fliers cannot receive any stat boosts except for HP recovery.

References

  1. Terrain Data, Serenes Forest, Retrieved: June 22, 2019
  2. Terrain Data, Serenes Forest, Retrieved: June 22, 2019

See also

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Playable characters AbelArranAstramAthenaBantuBarstBeckBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDarrosDolphDraugEliceEstEtzelFreyGordinGotohHardinHoraceJagenJakeJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNagiNavarreNorneOgmaPallaRaddRickardRogerRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfWrysXaneYmir
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingMalledusNynaTalys King
Bosses BathysBentheonCamusCaptainDactylDejaniraEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerGrigasHarmeinHeimlerHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenLarissaMannuMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasOrridyonSternlinTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasIoteLizaLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumFalchionFire EmblemGradivusImhulluHauteclereMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlightWing Spear
Chapters P: Prologue I • P: Prologue II • P: Prologue III • P: Prologue IV • 1: Marth Embarks • 2: The Pirates of Galder • 3: A Brush in the Teeth • 4: Battle in the Lea • 5: Champions of Aurelis • 6: Fire Emblem • 6x: In War's Grip • 7: Lefcandith Gauntlet • 8: Port Warren • 9: The Pyrathi Dragon • 10: Princess Minerva • 11: Knorda Market • 12: The Ageless Palace • 12x: A Traitor's Worth • 13: The Wooden Cavalry • 14: Land of Sorrow • 15: An Oasis of Magic • 16: The Battle for Altea • 17: Star and Savior • 17x: Helena Castle • 18: The Sable Order • 19: Manakete Princess • 20: Camus the Sable • 20x: The Lair of Fire • 21: Clash in Macedon • 22: A Knight-Filled Sky • 23: Dark Pontifex • 24: The Dragonkin Realm • 24x: The AlterspireE: Chosen by Fate
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAurelisDolhrGraGrustKhadeinKingdom of ArchaneaMacedonPyrathiTalysThabes
Groups, objects and concepts Archanean LeagueDragons (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • DragoonsSable OrderWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • ConversationsItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics List of version differences (Name chart) • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
Playable characters AbelArlenArranAstramAthenaBantuBarstBeckBelfBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCecilCordDarrosDiceDolphDraugEliceEstEtzelFreyFrostGordinHoraceJakeJeorgeJubeloJulianKatarinaKrisLenaLindeLukeMacellanMaliceMariaMarishaMarthMatthisMerricMichalisMidiaMinervaNagiNavarreNorneNynaOgmaPallaPhinaRaddReidenRickardRobertoRoderickRogerRosheaRyanSamsonSamuelSedgarSheenaSiriusTikiTomasVylandWarrenWendellWolfWrysXaneYmirYuliya
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingBoahCamusGotohJagenLangLorenz
Bosses ArlenAthenaCaedaCainClarisseDallDraugEibelEremiyaEstGailGharnefHardinIce DragonJagenJeorgeKatarinaLangLegionLorenzLumelLukeLykkeMedeusNehringOgmaRoderickSheenaTorusWillowWyvernYodel
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasIoteLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumFalchionGradivusHauteclereImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlightWing Spear
Chapters Main story P1: MeetingP2: Young SquiresP3: Training BeginsP4: New Companions (Jeorge, Athena) • P5: March DutyP6: Bonds (Ogma, Draug) • P7: The Final Test (Est, Cain) • P8: Assassination of the Hero-King • 1: The Grustian Expedition • 2: Rebellion at Macedon • 3: Abducted Princess • 3x: Shadows Behind the Scenes • 4: Joy and Sorrow • 5: Liberation of Grust • 6: The Nest of Evil • 6x: Mercenary Squad • 7: The Scarlet Sword • 8: Soulful Bridge • 9: Sanctuary of Sorcery • 10: Two Sorcerers • 10x: The Mask Laughs • 11: Anri's Way • 12: Graveyard of Fire Dragons • 13: Frozen Land • 13x: Within the White Darkness • 14: A Mystery Revealed • 15: Return of the Prince • 16: Regaining the Capital • 16x: Reunion • 17: Gra's Sun Sets • 18: Battle of the Pass • 19: The Last Decisive Battle • 20: Dark Emperor • 20x: Bottom of the Deep Abyss • 21: The Wyvern's Dale • 22: The Dragon Altar • 23: The Dark Pontifex LivesE: Light and Shadow
New Archanea Saga 1: The Capital Falls • 2: Red Dragoon • 3: Righteous Thieves • 4: The Beginning
DLC bonus chapters 1: Wind and Thunder • 2: Three Assassins • 3: That Which Was Done by the Sword Shall Be Undone by the Sword
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAnri's WayAurelisDolhr (Dragon Altar) • Empire of ArchaneaGraGrustKhadeinMacedonTalys
Groups, objects and concepts Coyote's MenDragon (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • HereticsSable OrderFire Emblem/Binding ShieldWar of HeroesWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists Base conversationsChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Name chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenMystery of the EmblemArchanea SagaShadow DragonAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline