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The Battle of Garreg Mach

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Location

Monastery (Outer Wall)

Boss(es)

Edelgard, Hubert, Death Knight, Randolph, Ladislava

Previous chapter(s)

Conflict in the Holy Tomb

Next chapter(s)

Hunting by Daybreak

The Battle of Garreg Mach (Japanese: ガルグ=マクの戦い Battle of Garreg Mach) is the main battle map of the twelfth chapter in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. In this map, Byleth defends the Church of Seiros from a bloody attack by Edelgard and the Adrestian Empire.

Beginning log

The Imperial army, led by Edelgard, advances on Garreg Mach. As everyone struggles to process this turn of events, the grim reality of war fast approaches.

Map data

Normal Hard Maddening

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Defeat Edelgard Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Byleth or Dimitri Blue Lions/Claude Golden Deer dies*, the player's army is routed*, Rhea dies, or the defended location is captured 1–10/2–11 {{{partner}}} 10+4 33+∞
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Map dimensions:
25 columns by 32 rows

Note: In the Black Eagles/Church of Seiros route, the blue deployment slot with the General icon is unusable.

Character data

Black Eagles Black Eagles, if siding with the church Blue Lions Blue Lions Golden Deer Golden Deer

Characters
New units

None

Required characters
Byleth f 02 ​
Available characters
Ferdinand ​Linhardt ​Caspar ​Bernadetta ​Dorothea ​Petra ​Felix ​Ashe ​Sylvain ​Mercedes ​Annette ​Ingrid ​Lorenz ​Raphael ​Ignatz ​Lysithea ​Marianne ​Leonie ​Constance 02 ​Balthus ​Hapi ​Yuri ​Anna ​Shamir ​Flayn ​Hanneman ​Manuela ​Alois ​Catherine ​Cyril ​Seteth ​Hilda ​

Item data

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is ns01 seal.png Dark Seal Dropped by the Death Knight
Is ns01 lance.png Crescent Sickle Dropped by enemy Cavalier
(Normal/Hard only)
Is ns01 ring.png Prayer Ring Steal from Hubert
(Maddening only)
Is ns01 potion.png Vulnerary Steal from Hubert

Enemy data

Normal Hard Maddening

Enemy Units
Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma ns01 flame emperor enemy.gif Edelgard Flame Emperor 25 1 52 19 14 12 7 10 22 8 28+5 5 Silver Axe
Imperial Lineage Charm Axefaire Commander Counterattack Seal Strength Seal Magic Authority Lv 3
Flame Emperor Co. Lv 3: Raging Flames
• Bears the Crest of Flames and the Minor Crest of Seiros.
• Starts on a heal tile +.
• Begins moving if Randolph, the Death Knight, and Hubert have all been defeated, or if Ladislava or a nearby Fortress Knight, Dark Bishop, or Paladin is provoked.
Ma ns01 wyvern rider female enemy.gif Ladislava Wyvern Rider 24 1 41 21 8 14 17 13 15+2 8 14 7 Silver Axe
General Canto Axefaire Aegis Avo +10 Defense +2
Begins moving if Randolph, the Death Knight, and Hubert have all been defeated, or if Edelgard or a nearby Fortress Knight, Dark Bishop, or Paladin is provoked.
Ma ns01 warrior enemy.gif Randolph Warrior 24 1 48 23 8 12 15 11 16 8 12 5 Silver Axe
General Axefaire Axe Crit +10 Axe Prowess Lv 3 Authority Lv 2
Begins moving if both the Death Knight and Hubert are defeated, or if a nearby Warrior or Mage is provoked.
Ma ns01 death knight enemy.gif Death Knight Death Knight 30 1 48 25 17 14 21 12 21 18 6 - Scythe of Sariel Dark SealThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Murderous Intent Canto Lancefaire Commander Counterattack Mastermind Poison Strike Lance Prowess Lv 3
Stands on a heal tile +.
Ma ns01 dark mage hubert enemy.gif Hubert Dark Mage 24 1 29 8 26 14 14 11 5 22 11+7 - Banshee Θ Vulnerary Miasma Δ Mire Β
Officer Duty Miasma Δ Heartseeker Commander Paragon Reason Lv 2 Authority Lv 2
Vestra Sorcery Engineers Lv 3: Resonant Lightning
Stands on a heal tile +.
Ma ns01 archer female enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Archer 23 1 28 14 9 14 13 10 7 4 11 5 Steel Bow
Bowrange +1
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Ma ns01 archer enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Archer 23 4 28 14 9 14 13 10 7 4 11 - Steel Bow
Bowrange +1
• Two man Ballistae.
• Two man Onagers.
Ma ns01 archer female enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Archer 23 1 28 14 9 14 13 10 7 4 11 - Steel Bow
Bowrange +1
Mans a Ballista.
Ma ns01 flying demonic beast enemy.gif Winged Demonic Beast Flying Demonic Beast 23 2 28
28
42
16 4 13 18 0 5 8 0 5 Pointy Artificial Crest Stone
Renewal Barrier Vital Defense Giant Wings Desperation Latent; active starting from health bar 2 Darting Blow Latent; active starting from health bar 3
Flame Breath
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Ma ns01 warrior enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Warrior 23 1 40 22 9 12 15 11 14 8 11 5 Tomahawk
Axefaire Axe Crit +10
--
Ma ns01 warrior enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Warrior 23 3 40 22 9 12 15 11 14 8 11 5 Silver Axe
Axefaire Axe Crit +10
The eastern two begin moving if both the Death Knight and Hubert are defeated, or if either of them, the nearby Mage, or Randolph is provoked.
Ma ns01 armored knight enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Armored Knight 23 3 34 14 9 9 4 8 20 3 11 4 Steel Axe
The northern one and the right southern one immediately begin moving unprovoked.
Ma ns01 dark mage enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Dark Mage 23 1 28 9 14 10 13 8 6 12 9 4 Miasma Δ
Miasma Δ Heartseeker
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
Ma ns01 cavalier female enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Cavalier 23 1 32 16 9 11 12 8 12 4 11 7 Crescent SickleThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Canto
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
Ma ns01 pegasus knight enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Pegasus Knight 23 4 33 17 9 15 19 10 13 13 12 7 Silver Lance
Canto Lancefaire Avo +10
• The northern two immediately begin moving unprovoked.
• The southern two begin moving if either is provoked.
Ma ns01 mage enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Mage 23 1 28 9 13 10 13 8 6 13 11 4 Fire
Fire
Begins moving if both the Death Knight and Hubert are defeated, or if Randolph or a nearby Warrior is provoked.
Ma ns01 fortress knight enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Fortress Knight 23 2 42 17 9 12 2 10 28 7 11 4 Silver Axe
Axefaire Weight -5
Begins moving if Randolph, the Death Knight, and Hubert have all been defeated, or if Edelgard, Ladislava, or the nearby Dark Bishop or Paladin is provoked.
Ma ns01 dark bishop enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Dark Bishop 23 1 33 10 21 14 14 10 12 18 9 4 Banshee Θ Miasma Δ Death Γ
Miasma Δ Fiendish Blow Heartseeker
Begins moving if Randolph, the Death Knight, and Hubert have all been defeated, or if Edelgard, Ladislava or a nearby Fortress Knight or Paladin is provoked.
Ma ns01 paladin female enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Paladin 23 1 37 19 9 14 13 10 18 10 11 8 Silver Lance
Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance
Begins moving if Randolph, the Death Knight, and Hubert have all been defeated, or if Edelgard, Ladislava, or a nearby Fortress Knight or Dark Bishop is provoked.
Ma ns01 fortress knight female enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Fortress Knight 23 2 42 17 9 12 2 10 28 7 11 4 Silver Axe
Axefaire Weight -5
Begins moving if Randolph, the Death Knight, and Hubert have all been defeated.
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma ns01 pegasus knight enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Pegasus Knight 23 33 17 9 15 19 10 13 13 12 7 Silver Lance
Canto Lancefaire Avo +10
--
Ma ns01 armored knight enemy.gif Imperial Soldier Armored Knight 23 34 14 9 9 4 8 20 3 11 4 Steel Axe
--
Ma ns01 flying demonic beast enemy.gif Winged Demonic Beast Flying Demonic Beast 23 28
28
42
16 4 13 18 0 5 8 0 5 Pointy Artificial Crest Stone
Renewal Barrier Vital Defense Giant Wings Desperation Latent; active starting from health bar 2 Darting Blow Latent; active starting from health bar 3
Flame Breath
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Reinforcements

On Maddening, all reinforcements can act the turn they appear.

  • Upon passing the southernmost walls (reaching row 27) (Maddening only)
    • 2 Demonic Beasts; one from left and right of Edelgard's starting position each
  • After passing the southernmost walls (reaching row 27), repeating every other turn
    On Maddening, these only begin after the previous reinforcements have appeared; on Normal and Hard, these can only begin on turn 1
  • One turn after the previous reinforcements, repeating every other turn
  • Every other turn, starting turn 3; stopped after defeating the Death Knight
  • Every third turn, starting turn 9; stopped after defeating Hubert

NPC data

Normal Hard Maddening

NPC Units
Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma ns01 archbishop other.gif Rhea Archbishop 25 1 49 22 24 18 16 18 16 24 31+10 - Sword of Seiros Seiros Shield Fire Bolganone Agnea's Arrow Heal Recover Nosferatu
Sacred Power Charm Commander Terrain Resistance
Indech Sword Fighters Lv 3: Retribution
• Bears the Crest of Seiros.
• Stands on a stronghold.
Ma ns01 mage hanneman other.gif Hanneman Mage 24 1 37 12 26 17 11 12 8+2 23 14+3 4 Excalibur Silver Bow Fire Bolganone Wind Sagittae
Crest Scholar Fire Reason Lv 3 Authority Lv 1 Black Magic Avo +20 Defense +2
Seiros Magic Corps Lv 3: Group Flames
• Bears the Minor Crest of Indech.
• Mans a Fire Orb.
• Replaced by a generic Mage if he was recruited.
Ma ns01 mage other.gif Knight of Seiros Mage 24 1 37 12 24 17 9 14 7+2 23 17+3 4 Fire Silver Bow
Fire Reason Lv 3 Authority Lv 1 Black Magic Avo +20 Defense +2
Seiros Magic Corps Lv 3: Group Flames
• Mans a Fire Orb.
• Replaces Hanneman if he was recruited.
Ma ns01 priest manuela other.gif Manuela Priest 24 1 40 17 17 16 22 16 10 21 21+1 4 Nosferatu Silver Sword Heal Physic Ward
Infirmary Master Heal White Magic Heal +5 White Magic Avo +20
Seiros Sacred Monks Lv 3: Resonant White Magic
Replaced by a generic Priest if she was recruited.
Ma ns01 priest female other.gif Knight of Seiros Priest 24 1 40 13 14 16 19 18 8 24 21+1 4 Nosferatu Silver Sword Heal
Heal White Magic Heal +5 White Magic Avo +20
Seiros Sacred Monks Lv 3: Resonant White Magic
Replaces Manuela if she was recruited.
Ma ns01 armored knight other.gif Church Soldier Armored Knight 23 1 39 17 13 11 8 8 22 2 15+1 4 Iron Axe
Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3: Disturbance
--
Ma ns01 armored knight other.gif Church Soldier Armored Knight 23 1 39 17 13 11 8 8 22 2 15+1 4 Steel Axe
Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3: Disturbance
--
Ma ns01 cavalier other.gif Church Soldier Cavalier 23 2 37 19 13 13 16 8 15 7 15+5 7 Steel Lance
Canto
Knights of Seiros Lv 3: Blaze
--
Ma ns01 armored knight other.gif Church Soldier Armored Knight 23 1 39 17 13 11 8 8 22 2 15+1 4 Steel Axe Concoction
Church of Seiros Soldiers Lv 3: Disturbance
--
Ma ns01 armored knight other.gif Church Soldier Armored Knight 23 1 39 17 13 11 8 8 22 2 15+5 4 Steel Axe
Knights of Seiros Lv 3: Blaze
--
Ma ns01 warlock other.gif Church Soldier Warlock 23 1 38 14 20 13 18 10 12 20 15 4 Ragnarok
Black Tomefaire Black Magic Uses x2
Mans a Fire Orb.
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Dex Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma ns01 sniper shamir other.gif Shamir Sniper 24 1 41 22 9 32 15 24 14 8 14+3 5 Silver Bow
Survival Instinct Bowfaire Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3
Seiros Archers Lv 3: Fusillade
Replaced by a generic Sniper if she was recruited.
Ma ns01 sniper female other.gif Knight of Seiros Sniper 23 1 40 19 8 31 15 23 13 8 17+3 5 Silver Bow
Bowfaire Bowrange +1 Bow Prowess Lv 3
Seiros Archers Lv 3: Fusillade
Replaces Shamir if she was recruited.
Ma ns01 sniper other.gif Church Soldier Sniper 23 1 38 18 13 22 17 13 15 8 15 5 Silver Bow
Bowfaire Bowrange +1
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Ma ns01 swordmaster catherine other.gif Catherine Swordmaster 24 1 49 26 11 19 31 13 19 8 11+1 5 Thunderbrand
Fighting Spirit Swordfaire Sword Crit +10 Sword Prowess Lv 3
Foudroyant Strike
Seiros Mercenaries Lv 3: Onslaught
• Bears the Crest of Charon.
• Replaced by a generic Swordmaster if she was recruited.
Ma ns01 swordmaster female other.gif Knight of Seiros Swordmaster 23 1 48 24 11 18 30 13 18 8 17+1 5 Killing Edge
Swordfaire Sword Crit +10 Sword Prowess Lv 3
Seiros Mercenaries Lv 3: Onslaught
Replaces Catherine if she was recruited.
Ma ns01 paladin other.gif Church Soldier Paladin 23 1 42 19 13 14 16 10 20 12 15+5 8 Silver Lance
Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance
Knights of Seiros Lv 3: Blaze
--

Reinforcements

Boss data

Main boss

Main article: Edelgard

Normal Hard Maddening

Small portrait edelgard fe16.png
Ma ns01 flame emperor enemy.gif Flame Emperor
Level 25
Movement 5
Crest Is ns01 crest of flames.pngIs ns01 minor crest of seiros.png
Stats
Max HP 52 Luck 10
Strength 19 Defense 22
Magic 14 Resistance 8
Dexterity 12 Charm 28+5
Speed 7
Inventory Abilities
Silver Axe Imperial Lineage
Charm
Axefaire
Commander
Counterattack
Seal Strength
Seal Magic
Authority Lv 3
Combat arts Spells Battalion
-- -- Flame Emperor Co. Lv 3
Raging Flames
Skill Levels
Swords Lances Axes Bows Brawling Reason Faith Authority Heavy Armor Riding Flying Class mastery
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Strategy

This section details unofficial strategies that may help with completion of the chapter. This may not work for everybody.

This is the final battle of Part I. All of your inventory items are automatically repaired to full after the battle, so go nuts with your Heroes' Relics and other powerful weapons. Your first move is to rip right through the two Pegasus Knights and the Archer in the center, the Knight and Archer on the right, and the Warrior on the left. The first big threat to your health comes in the Flying Demonic Beasts coming up the left side; spare no expense in shooting them down. Fortunately, the Knights of Seiros can take a bump or two before buckling and aren't shy about using gambits. On Maddening, the Death Knight aggros automatically, so leave someone on the right who can take him out. Also make sure to pick off the approaching Pegasus Knights; they're fast, hit hard, and can slip past your defensive line if you're not careful. On turn 2, you're given the order to take the strongholds held by Hubert and the Death Knight so your friendly reinforcements can get through. While doing this, send some strong units to hold the center. As you make your way towards Edelgard, Randolph will automatically aggro; waste him. Once he's down, Edelgard herself will aggro; take her out to claim victory.

Trivia

  • On the Black Eagles version of this chapter, the player loses access to the deployment slot used by Dimitri and Claude on their routes. This persists for every main story mission up until the final battle of the Silver Snow route.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

The Battle of Garreg Mach

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Japanese

ガルグ=マクの戦い

Battle of Garreg Mach

Spanish

La batalla de Garreg Mach

The battle of Garreg Mach

French

La bataille de Garreg Mach

The battle of Garreg Mach

German

Schlacht um Garreg Mach

Battle of Garreg Mach

Italian

La battaglia del Garreg Mach

The battle of Garreg Mach

Korean

가르그 마크의 전투

Garreg mach battle

Simplified Chinese

加尔古·玛库之战

The Battle of Garreg Mach

Traditional Chinese

加爾古‧瑪庫之戰

The Battle of Garreg Mach

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See also

Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Playable characters Black Eagles BernadettaCasparDorotheaEdelgardFerdinandHubertLinhardtPetra
Blue Lions AnnetteAsheDedueDimitriFelixIngridMercedesSylvain
Golden Deer ClaudeHildaIgnatzLeonieLorenzLysitheaMarianneRaphael
Other AloisAnnaDLCBylethCatherineCyrilFlaynGilbertHannemanJeritzaManuelaSetethShamir
Ashen WolvesDLC BalthusConstanceHapiYuri
Non-playable characters AbysskeeperDLCDuke AegirFlecheGatekeeperDuke GerthIonius IXJeraltJudithLadislavaNaderRandolphRheaRodrigueSothis
Bosses AcheronAelfricDLCAloisLord ArundelBiasBlaiddydCasparCatherineCharonChilonClaudeCorneliaDaphnelDedueDeath KnightDimitriDominicBaron DominicEdelgardFelixFerdinandFlame EmperorFlaynFraldariusGautierGloucesterGonerilGwendalHubertIngridThe Immaculate OneThe ImmovableJudithKostasKronyaLadislavaLamineLinhardtLonatoLorenzMercedesMetodeyMiklanMysonNaderNemesisBaron OchsDLCOdessePallardóPittacusRandolphRheaRieganRodrigueSetethShamirSolonSylvainThalesWandering BeastThe Wind Caller
Background characters Lord ArundelCount BergliezCorneliaMargrave GautierGlennCount GloucesterCount HevringHolstLambertMonicaPatriciaRufusSeirosSitriTomasTianaCount Varley
Personal weapons and regalia Aegis ShieldAreadbharAsclepiusAthameAxe of UkonvasaraAymrBlutgangCaduceus StaffCirce StaffCrusherFailnaughtFetters of DromiFreikugelThe InexhaustibleLance of RuinLúinOchain ShieldRafail GemScythe of SarielSeiros ShieldSpear of AssalSword of BegaltaSword of MoraltaSword of SeirosSword of the CreatorTathlum BowThunderbrandThyrsusVajra-Mushti
Chapters Part I
White Clouds
P: An Inevitable Encounter • 1: Three Houses • 2: Familiar Scenery • 3: Mutiny in the Mist • 4: The Goddess's Rite of Rebirth • 5: Tower of Black Winds • 6: Rumors of a Reaper • 7: Field of the Eagle and Lion • 8: The Flame in the Darkness • 9: The Cause of Sorrow • 10: Where the Goddess Dwells • 11: Throne of Knowledge • 12: To War Black Eagles, if Byleth sides against EdelgardBlue LionsGolden Deer / Outset of a Power Struggle Black Eagles, if Byleth sides with Edelgard
Part II Silver Snow
Silver Snow
13: Reunion at Dawn • 14: A King Without a Kingdom • 15: Valley of Torment • 16: The Rose-Colored River • 17: The Impregnable Fortress • 18: The Chaos of War • 19: Conclusion of the Crossing Roads • 20: The City Without Light • 21: Following a Dream
Azure Moon
Azure Moon
13: Reunion at Dawn • 14: The Delusional Prince • 15: Valley of Torment • 16: The Rose-Colored River • 17: Blood of the Eagle and Lion • 18: The King's Triumphant Return • 19: The Golden Deer's Plea • 20: The Impregnable Fortress • 21: Our Chosen Paths • 22: Oath of the Dagger
Verdant Wind
Verdant Wind
13: Reunion at Dawn • 14: The Alliance Leader's Ambitions • 15: Valley of Torment • 16: The Rose-Colored River • 17: Blood of the Eagle and Lion • 18: The Golden Scheme • 19: The Chaos of War • 20: Conclusion of the Crossing Roads • 21: The City Without Light • 22: Fódlan's New Dawn
Crimson Flower
Crimson Flower
13: Beyond Escape • 14: The Master Tactician • 15: Tempest of Swords and Shields • 16: Lady of Deceit • 17: Field of Revenge • 18: To the End of a Dream
Paralogues Paralogues Part I Black Market SchemeDLCA Cursed RelicDLCDeath TollDividing the World Black Eagles, if Byleth sides against EdelgardBlue LionsGolden DeerFalling Short of HeavenThe ForgottenLand of the Golden DeerAn Ocean ViewOil and WaterRumored NuptialsThe Secret MerchantDLC Blue LionsGolden DeerSword and Shield of SeirosTales of the Red CanyonTrue ChivalryWar for the Weak Blue Lions
Part II Darkness Beneath the Earth Crimson FlowerDividing the World Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindEternal Guardian Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindThe Face Beneath Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindForeign Land and SkyForgotten HeroInsurmountable Crimson FlowerLegend of the LakeRetribution Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindThe Secret MerchantDLC Crimson FlowerThe Silver Maiden Azure MoonThe Sleeping Sand Legend Verdant WindWeathervanes of Fódlan Azure Moon
Cindered Shadows
Cindered Shadows
1: The Fourth House • 2: What Lies Beneath • 3: The Rite of Rising • 4: Danger in the Dark • 5: Betrayal • 6: Return to Me • 7: Wolf Pack
Locations FódlanAdrestiaFaerghusGarreg Mach Monastery (Abyss) • LeicesterAlmyraBrigidDagdaSrengZahras
Groups, objects and concepts 10 ElitesAshen WolvesBlack Eagles (Black Eagle Strike Force) • Blue LionsChildren of the GoddessChurch of Seiros (Knights of Seiros) • Crests (Crest Stone) • Divine PulseGolden DeerHeroes' RelicsInsurrection of the SevenMonstersThose who slither in the darkTragedy of DuscurWar of Heroes
Lists AbilitiesChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItems (Monastery items) • QuestsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Music LibraryName chart • Other games (Warriors: Three Hopes) • Pre-release informationUnused contentDownloadable contentClass mastery