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Vortex of Strategy

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Vortex of Strategy

Cm fe07 8.png

Location

Lycia

Boss(es)

Yogi

Vortex of Strategy (Japanese: 謀略の渦 Vortex of Strategy) is a chapter in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade; it is the eighth chapter in Lyn's tale. In this chapter, Lyndis continues her march towards Caelin, but she is ambushed by a squad of Lundgren's troops commanded by Yogi. This chapter introduces the concepts of reaver weapons and ballistae.

Plot

Main article: Vortex of Strategy/Script

Lyndis and her troop continue towards Caelin, and Kent reveals that they are about two days away if they hurry. However, Nils senses danger and instructs Lyndis to stay put - she barely avoids an attack from a ballista. Sain explains what ballistae are and warns Florina to stay aground lest she get caught. Lyndis asks Wil if he can use a ballista, and he responds that he should be able to figure it out. The group confronts and defeats Yogi, the commander of the enemy forces. After they are routed, Matthew returns from his investigation of a nearby village. He reveals that rumor has it that Marquess Hausen is being poisoned by Lundgren and that Lundgren has claimed Caelin for his own. Lundgren has declared Lyndis to be an imposter and Sain and Kent traitors to Caelin. Lyndis realizes she needs a plan and decides to visit Eliwood for help.

Beginning log

“Passing through Araphen and Khathelet, Lyn and her friends arrive in Caelin. However, Caelin is now under the rule of Lord Lundgren. Lundgren's henchmen lay in wait to assassinate Lyn. They wait for her approach and ready a special weapon.”

Chapter data

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Character data

Characters
New units

None

Available characters
Lyn ​Kent ​Sain ​Florina ​Wil ​Dorcas ​Erk ​Serra ​Rath ​Matthew ​Nils ​Lucius ​
  • Note: Although you can manage Matthew's inventory during this level, he cannot be deployed due to the plot.

Item data

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is gba lancereaver.png Lancereaver Visit village

Enemy data

Enemy Units
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes
Ma gba brigand enemy.gif
Caelin Brigand 2 1 Is gba iron axe.png Iron Axe --
Ma gba brigand enemy.gif
Caelin Brigand 1 1 Is gba swordreaver.png Swordreaver --
Ma gba soldier enemy.gif
Caelin Soldier 2 2 Is gba iron lance.png Iron Lance --
Ma gba soldier enemy.gif
Caelin Soldier 1 1 Is gba axereaver.png Axereaver --
Ma gba mercenary enemy.gif
Caelin Mercenary 1 1 Is gba iron sword.png Iron Sword --
Ma gba mercenary enemy.gif
Caelin Mercenary 1 1 Is gba lancereaver.png Lancereaver --
Ma gba cavalier enemy.gif
Caelin Cavalier 2 2 Is gba iron lance.png Iron Lance --
Ma gba archer enemy.gif
Caelin Archer 1 1 Is gba iron bow.png Iron Bow --
Ma gba archer enemy.gif
Caelin Archer 2 1 Is gba iron bow.png Iron Bow --
Ma gba mage enemy.gif
Caelin Mage 1 1 Is gba fire.png Fire --
Ma gba shaman enemy.gif
Caelin Shaman 1 1 Is gba flux.png Flux --
Ma gba knight enemy.gif
Yogi Knight 6 1 Is gba axereaver.png Axereaver --
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes
Ma gba soldier enemy.gif
Caelin Soldier 2 4 Is gba iron lance.png Iron Lance --

Boss data

Main article: Yogi
Portrait yogi fe07.png
Knight
Level 6
Affinity --
Stats
Max HP 25 Luck 2
Strength 9 Defense 11
Skill 7 Resistance 1
Speed 3 Constitution 12
Movement 4 Aid 11
Inventory
Is gba axereaver.png Axereaver
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances C Axes -- Bows --
Anima magic -- Light magic -- Dark magic -- Staves --

Strategy

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

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The ballista is the main source of problems in this chapter. One particularly gutsy strategy to defeat it and claim it for your own is to defy Sain's advice and use Nils and Florina to kill its operator. This will put Florina in the sights of the other archer, but if she is well trained, she can survive a hit from him and only lose about half of her health.

Yogi is an easy boss. His Axereaver, although unique, is a poor choice of weapon for an armored knight. He can quickly and easily be dispatched with Lyn's Mani Katti, or Erk or Lucius can use their magic and range advantage for an easy kill.

Trivia

Etymology and other languages


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

Vortex of Strategy

Spanish

Vorágine estratégica

French

Vortex stratégique

Strategic Vortex

German

Im Wirbel der Strategie

In the Vortex of Strategy

Gallery


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Vortex of Strategy • A Grim Reunion →
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Playable characters AthosBartreCanasDartDorcasEliwoodErkFarinaFioraFlorinaGeitzGuyHarkenHawkeyeHeathHectorIsadoraJaffarKarelKarlaKentLegaultLouiseLowenLuciusLynMarcusMatthewMerlinusNilsNinianNinoOswinPentPriscillaRathRavenRebeccaRenaultSainSerraVaidaWallaceWil
Non-playable characters BramimondDesmondElbertEleanoraEphidelFaeFargusGuinivereHannahHausenHelleneHelmanIgorJahnJakeJanKishunaLeilaLilinaMarkMurdockNatalieReissmannRoySophiaUtherZephiel
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Background characters AenirAeshaAthosBariganBramimondDurbanElimineHanonHartmutHassarKellesMadelynRoland
Regalia and personal weapons ArmadsAureolaBasilikosDurandalEreshkigalExcaliburForblazeGespenstLuceMani KattiRapierRegal BladeRex HastaRienflecheSol KattiWolf Beil
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Eliwood's Tale 11: Taking Leave • 12: Birds of a Feather • 13: In Search of Truth • 13x: The Peddler Merlinus • 14: False Friends • 15: Noble Lady of Caelin • 16: Whereabouts Unknown • 16x: The Port of Badon • 17: Pirate Ship • 18: The Dread Isle • 18x: Imprisoner of Magic • 19: Dragon's Gate • 20: New Resolve • 21: Kinship's Bond • 22: Living Legend • 22x: Genesis • 23: Four-Fanged Offense (Lloyd, Linus) • 24: Unfulfilled Heart • 25: Pale Flower of Darkness (Kenneth, Jerme) • 26: Battle before Dawn • 26x: Night of Farewells • 27: Cog of Destiny • 28: Valorous Roland • 29: Sands of Time • 29x: Battle Preparations • 30: Victory or DeathF: Light (part 1part 2)
Hector's Tale 11: Another Journey • 12: Birds of a Feather • 13: In Search of Truth • 13x: The Peddler Merlinus • 14: False Friends • 15: Talons Alight • 16: Noble Lady of Caelin • 17: Whereabouts Unknown • 17x: The Port of Badon • 18: Pirate Ship • 19: The Dread Isle • 19x: Imprisoner of Magic • 19x pt 2: A Glimpse in Time • 20: Dragon's Gate • 21: New Resolve • 22: Kinship's Bond • 23: Living Legend • 23x: Genesis • 24: Four-Fanged Offense (Lloyd, Linus) • 25: Crazed Beast • 26: Unfulfilled Heart • 27: Pale Flower of Darkness (Kenneth, Jerme) • 28: Battle before Dawn • 28x: Night of Farewells • 29: Cog of Destiny • 30: The Berserker • 31: Sands of Time • 31x: Battle Preparations • 32: Victory or Death • 32x: The Value of LifeF: Light (part 1part 2)
Locations ElibeBern (Shrine of Seals) • EtruriaIliaLycia (AraphenCaelinCornwellKhatheletLausOstiaPheraeSantaruz) • Nabata Desert (Arcadia) • Sacae (Bulgar) • Valor (Dragon's Gate) • Western Isles
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