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Obstacle

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Obstacle

Is 3ds02 obstacle.png
Icon of the Obstacle from Fates.


Use "Set" to place in an adjacent space.

Type

Item

First game

Fire Emblem Fates

The Obstacle (Japanese: 障害物 Obstacle) is an item that debuted in Fire Emblem Fates. It allows the user to place a stage hazard onto the map, specifically one that prevents the space the object is placed on from being traversed.

Data

Game Icon Uses Worth Effects and notes
Fates Is 3ds02 obstacle.png -- 0 Allows the user to position the obstacle onto an adjacent tile. Once placed, the space the Obstacle is set onto can no longer be traversed. They may be picked back up by player units after being placed.
Vanishes after chapter's end if unused.

Locations

Fates

Map object Revelation: Chapter 13 (×9)
Conquest and Revelation: Paralogue 21 (×3/×2)

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Fates
Use "Set" to place in an adjacent space.
「設置」で、隣のマスに配置できる

Etymology and other languages

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

Obstacle

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Japanese

障害物

Obstacle

Spanish

Obstáculo

Obstacle

French

Obstacle

Obstacle

German

Hindernis

Obstacle

Italian

Ostacolo

Obstacle

Korean

장애물

Obstacle

See also

Items in Fire Emblem Fates
Permanent stat boosters Arms ScrollBootsDracoshieldDragon HerbsEnergy DropEternal SealGoddess IconSecret BookSeed of TrustSeraph RobeSpeedwingSpirit DustTalisman
Temporary stat boosters Allegro HarpAsugi's ConfectDefense TonicHP TonicLuck TonicMagic TonicRainbow TonicResistance TonicShell HornSkill TonicSpeed TonicStrength Tonic
Healing items Azura's SalveConcoctionElixirGunter's PotionVulnerary
Class change items Dread ScrollEbon WingExalt's BrandDLCFell BrandDLCFriendship SealHeart SealHero's BrandDLCMaster SealOffspring SealPartner SealSighting LensDLCVanguard BrandDLCWitch's MarkDLC
Keys Chest KeyDoor KeyMaster Key
Shop items Gold Bar
Other items Battle SealFirst BloodDLCMaster EmblemObstacleSkill itemsDLCVisitation Seal