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Black Flames

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Black Flames

Cm fe14r 17.png

Location

Bottomless Canyon, South

New units

Xander, Leo, Odin, Laslow, Peri, Niles

Boss(es)

Iago

Previous chapter(s)

White Flames

Next chapter(s)

Veiled Kingdom

Ryoma and Prince Xander—working together. I never thought I'd see it.
— Takumi

Black Flames (Japanese: 黒き炎 Black Flames) is the seventeenth chapter of the Revelation campaign of Fire Emblem Fates. In this chapter, Corrin faces one more roadblock on the way to Valla.

It is not possible to save the game, read supports, or return to My Castle during this chapter; the previous chapter and this one must be completed consecutively.

Plot

Main article: Black Flames/Script

The sudden appearance of Iago and his army shocks Corrin and thinks that they should flee, yet Azura states that, if they flee, they may never get another chance to enter the Bottomless Canyon. Ryoma reassures Corrin that they can defeat the army, and calls on them to cast off their worries and fight on. The group begins yet another battle.

As even more reinforcements appear, Corrin once again doubts their plight. Suddenly, Xander and Leo come to their aid, with Leo taking pleasure in the thought of removing Iago. Corrin asks them why they changed their mind, only for Xander to dismiss it and rally them to keep moving forward. Iago is disgruntled at the two's defection, though he still intends to complete Garon's mission regardless and states that the future holds no place for Corrin and their army. Later on, Odin, Niles, Laslow and Peri catch up to their lieges, with Peri berating the others for being slow. Leo and Xander introduce the four as their retainers and they have come to join as well.

Once Iago and his troops are slain, Elise and Camilla celebrate having the entire royal family together again. Leo begins to patronize the Hoshidan family, only for Xander to urge him not to think in terms of "us" and "them". Leo quickly apologizes, and then Xander tells Corrin of Garon's madness. Leo remarks on Corrin's words in Izumo, that he believed that Garon had changed, and that he hadn't taken them to heart until having seen it for himself. He then apologizes for calling Corrin a traitor, and they forgive him. Xander states that, in his current state, Garon is a threat to Nohr itself, and that it is in his best interest to follow Corrin. With that, Ryoma proposes a truce between Nohr and Hoshido, remarking on his and Xander's similar end goals. Xander accepts his truce, to the surprise of Takumi. Leo taunts him once again, with Camilla calling on him to stop. Azura commends Corrin for their decision, and they thank them all for cooperating. Azura urges for them to all go to the Bottomless Canyon so that she can finally explain her motives.

Summary

Ryoma and his party unite with Corrin, but a powerful Nohrian army is ready to stop them before they can advance any farther.

Chapter data

Normal Hard/Lunatic

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Seize Iago's fort Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Corrin dies* or the player's army is routed* 1–10+6 {{{partner}}} {{{other}}} 23+18
Cm fe14r 17.png
Map dimensions:
18 columns by 24 rows

This chapter features Ballistae and a Fire Orb. They are located as follows:

  • Column 1, row 24: Ballista with 3-7 Rng, 25 Mt, 110 Hit, used from its north side
  • Column 8, row 18: Fire Orb with 3-7 Rng, 20 Mt, 110 Hit, used from its north side
  • Column 14, row 24: Ballista with 3-7 Rng, 25 Mt, 110 Hit, used from its north side

Character data

Characters
New units
Xander
Small portrait xander fe14.png
Paladin
HP
38
Inventory
Siegfried
Level
4
Automatically from turn 2
Leo
Small portrait leo fe14.png
Dark Knight
HP
34
Inventory
Brynhildr
Level
2
Automatically from turn 2
Odin
Small portrait odin fe14.png
Dark Mage
HP
24
Inventory
Thunder
Level
12
Automatically from turn 3
Laslow
Small portrait laslow fe14.png
Mercenary
HP
30
Inventory
Steel Sword
Vulnerary
Level
16
Automatically from turn 3
Peri
Small portrait peri fe14.png
Cavalier
HP
27
Inventory
Javelin
Steel Lance
Iron Sword
Level
16
Automatically from turn 3
Niles
Small portrait niles fe14.png
Outlaw
HP
24
Inventory
Steel Bow
Vulnerary
Level
14
Automatically from turn 3
Required characters
Corrin m ​
Available characters
Azura ​Felicia ​Gunter ​Sakura ​Hana ​Subaki ​Kaze ​Rinkah ​Hayato ​Takumi ​Oboro ​Hinata ​Saizo ​Orochi ​Reina ​Kagero ​Camilla ​Beruka ​Selena ​Kaden ​Keaton ​Elise ​Arthur ​Effie ​Benny ​Charlotte ​Silas ​Shura ​Nyx ​Jakob ​Ryoma ​Hinoka ​Azama ​Setsuna ​Scarlet ​

Note: The returning characters list does not include any characters recruitable in paralogues or xenologues, as the player may not have taken on any available paralogue chapters yet. The list also does not include any bonus units, as they are recruitable at the player's discretion.

Item data

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is 3ds02 tome.png Fimbulvetr Dropped by Iago
Is 3ds02 sword.png Steel Sword Dropped by enemy Great Knight
Is 3ds02 staff.png Mend Dropped by enemy Troubadour
Is 3ds02 lance.png Steel Lance Dropped by enemy Knight (reinforcement)

Event tile data

There are no event tiles during the events of the chapter. When returning to the area for skirmishes, the following event tiles appear:

  • Column 3, row 23: Two squares east of the activation tile of the southwestern Ballista
  • Column 8, row 15: Two squares north of the activation tile of the Fire Orb

Dragon Vein data

There are no Dragon Veins in this chapter.

Enemy data

Normal Hard Lunatic

Enemy Units
Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma 3ds02 sorcerer iago enemy.gif Iago Sorcerer 7 1 38 0 22 14 16 14 12 20 - FimbulvetrThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Heartseeker
Stands on a fort, the chapter's seize point.
Ma 3ds02 strategist enemy.gif Nohrian Strategist 3 1 29 0 17 14 16 11 9 18 8 Thunder Mend
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
Ma 3ds02 cavalier enemy.gif Nohrian Cavalier 16 4 28 12 0 12 11 8 12 10 7 Steel Sword Steel Lance
• The upper southeastern one and the northeastern two immediately begin moving unprovoked.
• The far southern one begins moving if the Great Knight or Paladin north of him is provoked.
Ma 3ds02 bow knight enemy.gif Nohrian Bow Knight 3 2 33 13 0 18 19 8 10 15 - Steel Bow Steel Sword
Man Ballistae.
Ma 3ds02 strategist enemy.gif Nohrian Strategist 3 1 29 0 17 14 16 11 9 18 - Thunder
Mans a Fire Orb.
Ma 3ds02 great knight enemy.gif Nohrian Great Knight 3 1 37 19 0 14 12 7 21 9 7 Steel SwordThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. Steel Lance
Begins moving if the nearby Paladin or the far southern Cavalier is provoked.
Ma 3ds02 paladin enemy.gif Nohrian Paladin 3 1 34 14 1 16 16 10 14 14 8 Steel Sword Steel Lance
Begins moving if the nearby Great Knight or the far southern Cavalier is provoked.
Ma 3ds02 general enemy.gif Nohrian General 3 3 38 20 0 17 8 10 22 10 5 Steel Lance Steel Axe
• The southern two both begin moving if either is provoked.
• The northwestern one begins moving if a nearby Knight is provoked.
Ma 3ds02 dark knight enemy.gif Nohrian Dark Knight 3 2 35 17 17 13 11 9 17 12 8 Steel Sword Thunder
Both begin moving if either is provoked.
Ma 3ds02 knight enemy.gif Nohrian Knight 17 4 32 16 0 12 7 8 16 6 4 Steel Lance
The southern two both begin moving if either of them or the General northwest of them is provoked.
Ma 3ds02 troubadour enemy.gif Nohrian Troubadour 16 1 22 0 11 14 9 9 6 11 7 MendThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma 3ds02 troubadour enemy.gif Nohrian Troubadour 16 1 22 0 11 14 9 9 6 11 7 Heal
--
Ma 3ds02 faceless enemy.gif Nohrian Faceless 22 1 38 16 2 14 17 0 20 16 5 Shackled Fist
Immobilize
--
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma 3ds02 knight enemy.gif Nohrian Knight 17 1 32 16 0 12 7 8 16 6 4 Steel LanceThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma 3ds02 knight enemy.gif Nohrian Knight 17 3 32 16 0 12 7 8 16 6 4 Steel Lance
--
Ma 3ds02 general enemy.gif Nohrian General 3 3 38 20 0 17 8 10 22 10 5 Steel Lance Steel Axe
--
Ma 3ds02 paladin enemy.gif Nohrian Paladin 3 2 34 14 1 16 16 10 14 14 8 Steel Sword Iron Lance
--
Ma 3ds02 cavalier enemy.gif Nohrian Cavalier 16 4 28 12 0 12 11 8 12 10 7 Steel Lance Iron Sword
--
Ma 3ds02 great knight enemy.gif Nohrian Great Knight 3 2 37 19 0 14 12 7 21 9 7 Steel Axe Iron Sword
--
Ma 3ds02 cavalier enemy.gif Nohrian Cavalier 16 1 28 12 0 12 11 8 12 10 7 Steel Sword Steel Lance
--
Ma 3ds02 strategist enemy.gif Nohrian Strategist 3 1 29 0 17 14 16 11 9 18 8 Thunder Mend
--
Ma 3ds02 dark knight enemy.gif Nohrian Dark Knight 3 1 35 17 17 13 11 9 17 12 8 Steel Sword Thunder
--

Reinforcements

  • Turn 1
    • 1 Knight that drops a Steel Lance from northwest of the southwestern forts
    • 2 Knights; one from northeast of the southwestern forts, one from the lower southwestern fort
    • 2 Generals; one from north of the southwestern forts, one from the upper southwestern fort
      • The northern one has a Javelin on Hard and Lunatic
    • 2 Paladins; one from north of the eastern forts, one from the upper eastern fort
    • 4 Cavaliers; two from north of the eastern forts, two from south of the eastern forts
    • 2 Great Knights; one from south of the eastern forts, one from the lower eastern fort
  • Turn 8
    • 1 Knight from the southeastern fort
    • 1 Cavalier from the upper eastern fort
    • 1 General from the lower eastern fort
  • Turn 11
  • Turn 15 (Hard/Lunatic only)

Boss data

Main article: Iago

Normal Hard Lunatic

Small portrait iago fe14.png
Ma 3ds02 sorcerer iago enemy.gif Sorcerer
Level 7
Movement -
Stats
Max HP 38 Speed 16
Strength 0 Luck 14
Magic 22 Defense 12
Skill 14 Resistance 20
Inventory Skills
FimbulvetrThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. Heartseeker
Weapon Levels
Swords/Katanas -- Lances/Naginata -- Axes/Clubs -- Bows/Yumi --
Tomes/Scrolls B Staves/Rods E Daggers/Shuriken -- Dragonstones --

Strategy

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

This section has been marked as a stub. Please help improve the page by adding information.


Trivia

  • This is the last chapter in the Revelation route to take place in Hoshido and Nohr, as from the next chapter onwards, it takes place in Valla.

Etymology and other languages

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

Black Flames

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Japanese

黒き炎

Black Flames

Spanish

Llamas negras

Black flames

French

Flammes noires

Black Flames

German

Schwarze Flammen

Black Flames

Italian

Fiamme nere

Black flames

Korean

검은 불꽃

Black fire

Gallery

References

← White Flames • Black Flames • Veiled Kingdom →
Fire Emblem Fates
Playable characters Birthright
Birthright
AsugiAzamaAzuraCaeldoriCorrinDwyerFeliciaHanaHayatoHinataHinokaHisameIzanaJakobKadenKageroKanaKazeKiragiMidoriMitamaMozuOboroOrochiReinaRhajatRinkahRyomaSaizoSakuraScarletSelkieSetsunaShigureShiroShuraSilasSophieSubakiTakumiYukimura
Conquest
Conquest
ArthurAzuraBennyBerukaCamillaCharlotteCorrinDwyerEffieEliseFeliciaFloraForrestGunterIgnatiusIzanaJakobKanaKazeKeatonLaslowLeoMidoriMozuNilesNinaNyxOdinOpheliaPercyPeriSelenaShigureShuraSiegbertSilasSoleilSophieVelouriaXander
Revelation
Revelation
ArthurAsugiAzamaAzuraBennyBerukaCaeldoriCamillaCharlotteCorrinDwyerEffieEliseFeliciaFloraForrestFugaGunterHanaHayatoHinataHinokaHisameIgnatiusJakobKadenKageroKanaKazeKeatonKiragiLaslowLeoMidoriMitamaMozuNilesNinaNyxOboroOdinOpheliaOrochiPercyPeriReinaRhajatRinkahRyomaSaizoSakuraScarletSelenaSelkieSetsunaShigureShiroShuraSiegbertSilasSoleilSophieSubakiTakumiVelouriaXander
DLC Anna
amiibo IkeLucinaMarthRobin
Non-playable characters CassitaLaylaLilithRainbow Sage
Bosses ???AnankosAnthonyAreteCandaceDaichiDanielaFunkeGaronGazakHaitakaHansIagoKilmaKotaroKumageraLlewelynLloydMikotoNicholOmozuSennoSumeragiTakumiTarbaZharaZola
Background characters CadrosIkonaKaterinaMoro
Regalia and personal weapons Astral BlessingAurgelmirBifröstBölverkBrynhildrChakramExcaliburFujin YumiGanglariHagakure BladeMissiletainnPursuerRaijintoSiegfriedSkadiWaterwheelYato
Chapters Prologue P: Ties That Bind • 1: Nohr • 2: Gift of Ganglari • 3: Journey Begins • 4: Hoshido • 5: Mother • 6: The Path Is Yours
Birthright
Birthright
6: In the White Light • 7: A Vow Upheld • 8: Fierce Winds • 9: Land of Gods • 10: Ninja Village • 11: To the Sea • 12: Dark Reunion • 13: Another Hope • 14: Light Scatters • 15: Wolfskin Peak • 16: Pleasure Palace • 17: Lost in the Ice • 18: Leo • 19: Rainbow Sage • 20: Fort Dragonfall • 21: Burning Falls • 22: Hidden Capital • 23: Camilla • 24: Tears of a Dragon • 25: Traitor Revealed • 26: Xander • 27: King GaronE: Dawn Breaks
Conquest
Conquest
6: Embrace the Dark • 7: A Dragon's Decree • 8: Cold Reception • 9: Another Trial • 10: Unhappy Reunion • 11: Rainbow Sage • 12: Bitter Intrigue • 13: Uprising • 14: Voice of Paradise • 15: The Black Pillar • 16: Invasion • 17: Den of Betrayal • 18: Black & White • 19: Kitsune Lair • 20: Winds of Change • 21: Eternal Stairway • 22: Sakura • 23: Possessed • 24: Hinoka • 25: Ryoma • 26: Treason • 27: The Empty KingE: Night Breaks Through
Revelation
Revelation
6: Into the Ground • 7: Unspeakable World • 8: Traitor's Brand • 9: Wanderer • 10: Voice of a God • 11: Mutual Enemies • 12: Frozen Sea • 13: A Lost Peace • 14: Orders • 15: Rainbow Sage • 16: White Flames • 17: Black Flames • 18: Veiled Kingdom • 19: Hidden Strings • 20: Seeds of Doubt • 21: Going Forward • 22: Memories • 23: Arete Undone • 24: Days Lost • 25: Blades Drawn • 26: The Vallite King • 27: Hear My CryE: Anankos
Paralogues 1: Tragic Start • 2: Dragon Blood • 3: Surprise Duet • 4: Fight or Flight • 5: Bold Approach • 6: Herbal Remedy • 7: Father & Liege • 8: A Great Hunt • 9: Saizo vs. Saizo • 10: Hunter & Prey • 11: A Long Grudge • 12: Sweet Dreams • 13: Truly Talented • 14: After the End • 15: Hidden Bravery • 16: Abducted • 17: Two Defenders • 18: Nutty Family • 19: Great Heroism • 20: Ultimate Power • 21: Bright Smile • 22: Abrupt Clash
Invasions Birthright: Invasion 1Invasion 2Invasion 3Conquest: Invasion 1Invasion 2Invasion 3Revelation: Invasion 1Invasion 2Invasion 3
DLC chapters Ghostly GoldBoo CampMuseum MeleeBeach BrawlRoyal RoyaleBefore AwakeningHidden Truths 1Hidden Truths 2Vanguard DawnAnna on the RunBallistician BlitzWitches' TrialA Gift from AnnaAnother Gift from AnnaI: In Endless DreamsII: Realms CollideIII: The Changing TideIV: Light's SacrificeV: Endless DawnEnd: Lost in the WavesHoshidan Festival of BondsNohrian Festival of Bonds
Hero Battles Hero-King MarthRadiant Hero IkePrincess LucinaGrandmaster Robin
Locations Deeprealms (My Castle) • Hoshido (Flame TribeIzumoKohgaMokushuWind Tribe) • Nohr (Dragon's GateIce TribeNestra) • Notre SagesseValla (Bottomless Canyon)
Groups, objects, and concepts Ancient TextsDragon VeinMy Castle
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • ItemsScriptsSkillsSupportsWeapons
Related topics 4koma Comic & Character Guide BookCrown of NibelungDownloadable contentName chart • Other games (Awakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Soundtrack