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Ocean's Parting

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Ocean's Parting

Cm fe06 17A.png

Location

Remi

Boss(es)

Arcardo

Previous chapter(s)
Next chapter(s)

The Frozen River

This land of Remi... At a certain time of the day, the sea level drops, exposing a sand bar that can be crossed.
— Yoder to Roy

Ocean's Parting (Japanese: 海の道 Ocean path) is Chapter 17A of Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade. In order to play this chapter (and the rest of the Ilia route for Chapters 18, 19, 20, and 20x), the combined experience of Shanna and Thea must be higher than or equal to the combined experience of Sue and Sin by the end of Chapter 16 or 16x. Otherwise, The Bishop's Teachings and the Sacae route will be played instead.

Plot

Main article: Ocean's Parting/Script

After Roy captures Aquileia, the revolutionary forces, including their leaders Roartz and Arcardo, are chased out of Etruria. They join with Bern's army and flee to Ilia. Roartz and Murdock meet with the Wyvern Generals Galle and Murdock. Murdock puts Roartz in charge of Castle Edessa, deeper within the country, and leaves Arcardo in charge of Castle Remi at the Etrurian border. Galle expects the two Etrurians to die in battle should he and Murdock leave them alone, but Murdock says it would only be their own incompetence. Before the two depart, Murdock wishes to cross blades with Roy.

Meanwhile, the Lycian Army has reformed together with the Etrurian forces into the newly named Etrurian Army, though it remains under Roy's leadership. With both Etruria and the Elimine Church on his side, Roy's forces head to Ilia to finally defeat the revolutionaries' leaders. Shortly before they reach Castle Remi, Yoder talks to Roy. He asks Roy to report to him if Roy discovers new information about Bern's dragons, and Roy promises to do so. After warning Roy to be careful, Yoder bids farewell to the Etrurian Army.

As Galle predicted, Arcardo falls in battle against Roy. Merlinus pities Arcardo's death, and then notices Roy carrying the Fire Emblem. Roy says Princess Guinivere entrusted it to him with the hope to end the war through diplomacy. At that, Merlinus muses that she must have some faith in her brother, despite the rumors that Zephiel killed his own father. This is shocking news to Roy, and he ponders asking Guinivere for more information.

Chapter data

Normal Hard

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Seize the castle gate Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Roy dies 1–14 {{{partner}}} {{{other}}} 28+24

Initial Turn 6

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At the start of turn 6, a sandbar in the sea will appear east of the armory, directly connecting the west to the north.

Character data

Characters
New units

None

Required characters
Roy ​
Available characters
Marcus ​Alen ​Bors ​Wolt ​Lance ​Merlinus ​Elen ​Ward ​Lot ​Dieck ​Shanna ​Chad ​Lugh ​Clarine ​Rutger ​Saul ​Dorothy ​Sue ​Zelot ​Trec ​Noah ​Astolfo ​Lilina ​Gwendolyn ​Barthe ​Ogier ​Fir ​Sin ​Gonzalez ​Klein ​Thea ​Larum ​Echidna ​Elffin ​Bartre ​Geese ​Raigh ​Cath ​Melady ​Perceval ​Cecilia ​Sophia ​Igrene ​Garret ​Fae ​Hugh ​Zeiss ​Douglas ​

Item data

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is gba elixir.png Elixir Steal from enemy Paladin
Is gba elixir.png Elixir Steal from enemy Paladin
Is gba elixir.png Elixir Steal from enemy Paladin
Is gba vulnerary.png Vulnerary Steal from enemy Cavalier
Is gba vulnerary.png Vulnerary Steal from enemy Cavalier
Is gba vulnerary.png Vulnerary Steal from enemy Cavalier
Is gba vulnerary.png Vulnerary Steal from enemy Archer
Is gba vulnerary.png Vulnerary Steal from enemy Archer
Is gba vulnerary.png Vulnerary Steal from enemy Archer
Is gba vulnerary.png Vulnerary Steal from enemy Cavalier (reinforcement; up to 8 (Normal) or 16 (Hard))
Is gba vulnerary.png Vulnerary Steal from enemy Pegasus Knight (reinforcement; up to 12 (Normal) or 16 (Hard))
Is gba tiena's staff.png Tiena's Staff Visit the village

Shop data

Armories and vendors

Swords Lances Axes Bows Anima Light Dark Staves Items Secret

Name Cost
Is gba slim sword.png Slim Sword 480
Is gba iron sword.png Iron Sword 460
Is gba killing edge.png Killing Edge 1,300
Is gba iron blade.png Iron Blade 980

Enemy data

Stats with two figures separated by a ~ are presented as a range, representing stats that vary due to random growths. The figures to the left and right of the ~ are the stat's minimum and maximum possible values respectively.

Normal Hard

Enemy Units
Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma gba knight enemy.gif Etruria Knight 16 1 27~31 10~12 6~8 1~3 3~5 12~14 0~1 13 4 Horseslayer
Moves to attack units in range.
Ma gba knight enemy.gif Etruria Knight 16 1 27~31 10~12 6~8 1~3 3~5 12~14 0~1 13 4 Axereaver
Moves to attack units in range.
Ma gba mage enemy.gif Etruria Mage 17 1 23~26 8~11 7~10 7~10 2~4 3~4 7~10 6 5 Elfire
--
Ma gba mage enemy.gif Etruria Mage 17 1 23~26 8~11 7~10 7~10 2~4 3~4 7~10 6 5 Fimbulvetr
--
Ma gba mage enemy.gif Etruria Mage 16 1 23~26 8~11 7~9 7~9 2~4 3~4 7~9 6 5 Thunder
--
Ma gba mage enemy.gif Etruria Mage 15 1 22~25 7~10 6~9 7~9 2~4 3~4 7~9 6 5 Thunder
Does not move, except to heal.
Ma gba paladin enemy.gif Etruria Paladin 5 3 36~42 11~15 9~13 9~12 4~8 9~12 5~8 11 8 Silver Lance Elixir
• The southeast one moves to attack units in range.
• The northern one begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns.
Ma gba cavalier enemy.gif Etruria Cavalier 17 1 30~34 9~12 7~10 8~11 4~6 8~9 1~3 9 7 Killer Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
Ma gba cavalier enemy.gif Etruria Cavalier 17 2 30~34 9~12 7~10 8~11 4~6 8~9 1~3 9 7 Steel Lance Javelin
The southeast one moves to attack units in range.
Ma gba cavalier enemy.gif Etruria Cavalier 16 2 29~33 9~11 7~9 8~10 3~6 7~9 1~3 9 7 Steel Lance Javelin
• The southeast one moves to attack units in range.
• The northern one begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns.
Ma gba cavalier enemy.gif Etruria Cavalier 16 1 29~33 9~11 7~9 8~10 3~6 7~9 1~3 9 7 Steel Lance Vulnerary
Moves to attack units in range.
Ma gba cavalier enemy.gif Etruria Cavalier 15 1 29~32 9~11 6~9 8~10 3~5 7~9 1~2 9 7 Killer Lance
--
Ma gba cavalier enemy.gif Etruria Cavalier 15 2 29~32 9~11 6~9 8~10 3~5 7~9 1~2 9 7 Steel Lance Javelin
The northern one begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns.
Ma gba cavalier enemy.gif Etruria Cavalier 15 2 29~32 9~11 6~9 8~10 3~5 7~9 1~2 9 7 Steel Lance Vulnerary
The northern one begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns.
Ma gba cavalier enemy.gif Etruria Cavalier 15 1 29~32 9~11 6~9 8~10 3~5 7~9 1~2 9 7 Axereaver
Begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns.
Ma gba bishop enemy.gif Etruria Bishop 6 1 29~34 10~14 9~12 7~11 7~12 4~6 15~20 6 6 Physic Purge
--
Ma gba bishop enemy.gif Etruria Bishop 5 1 29~34 10~14 8~12 7~10 7~11 4~6 15~19 6 6 Physic Divine Sleep
Does not move.
Ma gba archer enemy.gif Etruria Archer 17 3 27~31 8~11 8~11 7~9 4~7 5~6 1~2 7 5 Steel Bow Vulnerary
The two on islands move to attack units in range, and operate Ballistae.
Ma gba fighter enemy.gif Etruria Fighter 17 1 31~36 12~15 6~9 8~10 2~3 4~5 1~2 11 5 Steel Axe
--
Ma gba paladin enemy.gif Arcardo Paladin 10 1 48 20 14 13 13 16 10 11 8 Silver Lance Javelin
Does not move; stands on the gate, the chapter's seize point.
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma gba cavalier enemy.gif Etruria Cavalier 16 4 29~33 9~11 7~9 8~10 3~6 7~9 1~3 9 7 Steel Sword Vulnerary
--
Ma gba cavalier enemy.gif Etruria Cavalier 15 4 29~32 9~11 6~9 8~10 3~5 7~9 1~2 9 7 Steel Lance Vulnerary
--
Ma gba archer enemy.gif Etruria Archer 17 4 27~31 8~11 8~11 7~9 4~7 5~6 1~2 7 5 Steel Bow
--
Ma gba pegasus knight enemy.gif Etruria Pegasus Knight 13 12 20~23 7~9 9~11 9~11 3~5 4~5 4~6 5 7 Steel Lance Vulnerary
--

Reinforcements

  • Enemy phase of turns 8 – 11 (Normal Mode)/15 (Hard Mode)
  • Enemy phase of turns 8 (Hard Mode)/10 (Normal Mode) – 15

Boss data

Main article: Arcardo
Stats with two figures separated by a ~ are presented as a range, representing stats that vary due to random growths. The figures to the left and right of the ~ are the stat's minimum and maximum possible values respectively.[1]

Normal Hard

Portrait arcardo fe06.png
Ma gba paladin enemy.gif Paladin
Level 10
Stats
Max HP 48 Luck 13
Strength 20 Defense 16
Skill 14 Resistance 10
Speed 13 Constitution 11
Movement 8 Aid 14
Inventory
Silver Axe
Javelin
Weapon Levels
Swords Lances 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.

This map features Ballistae, so avoid using flying units. However, if you possess the Delphi Shield—stolen from Narcian in an earlier chapter—it can offer protection. With that shield, you can target the Archers on the isles.

By turn 6 though, the tide will recede, revealing a passage as shown on the map above. Focus on moving your units towards this path as it is easier than navigating through the forest to reach the boss. Position your strongest, fastest, and most defensively robust, units at the forefront. They will shield your team from the onslaught of enemy Cavaliers and Paladins. In fact, you can effectively block the emerging path with just a single unit.

Remember to also set up a defense at the rear. Most enemies, excluding two groups of cavaliers, a paladin, and those near the boss, will advance from below.

As you wait for the path to appear, visit the town. Purchase several "Killer" weapons. This shop is unique, offering these weapons earlier than most other locations in the game. These weapons can significantly boost your combat capabilities. Equipping a Swordmaster with a Killing Edge or a Berserker with a Killer Axe usually results in critical hits.

Key pointers to keep in mind:

  • Monitor the Mages' attack ranges. They pose a greater threat to your non-magical units.
  • The enemy Bishop wields a Sleep staff. Bring a Restore staff to counteract this.
  • If you are willing to forgo some experience, station your units in forts to prevent enemy reinforcements.

Lastly, when confronting the boss, either deploy a potent mage or use the killer weapons you purchased.

Trivia

  • This chapter has a generic mage wielding Fimbulvetr, a rare and powerful tome whose only other user is Brunnya.
  • In the DTN fan translation, this chapter's name consists of a bunch of glitchy tiles.

Etymology and other languages

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

Ocean Road

Used in leftover text from the data transfer menu in the English version of Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.

English
(unofficial)

Ocean's Parting

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Japanese

海の道

Ocean Path

Gallery

References

  1. Ocean's Parting, triangleattack.com, Retrieved: December 24, 2020
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