The Sword or the Knee

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The Sword or the Knee

Location Valm Castle Boss(es) Walhart Previous chapter(s) The Conqueror Next chapter(s) Five Gemstones

“	Rally every last man! We make our stand with Emperor Walhart!	”	— A Valmese soldier, calling reinforcements

The Sword or the Knee is the twentieth chapter in Fire Emblem Awakening. In this chapter, Walhart and his generals are making their last stand against Chrom and the Shepherds with the freedom of the Valmese people on the line, in a battle that ends the second major arc of the game. The third major arc of the game begins with Chrom making preparations for a dangerous ritual, eventually learning the final Gemstone is held by a familiar face, who seemingly wishes to easily hand it over.

Plot

Main article: The Sword or the Knee/Script

In Walhart's throne room, Excellus concludes the southern dynasts had only allied with Yen'fay, and Walhart reveals that he is aware of many secrets Excellus thought he had kept secret, such as his correspondence with Aversa. When Excellus insults Walhart, he appoints Excallus as captain of his guard, allowing him the alternative of fighting Walhart then and there. As the Shepherds enter the throne room, Chrom spots Walhart and Robin notes that the Valmese soldiers seem willing to die fighting.

Once Walhart is defeated, Frederick informs Chrom that Walhart's soldiers have ceased hostilities; Chrom orders the Shepherds to stop fighting, and he reflects on the differences between how Walhart and Emmeryn united their people. At the throne room, Say'ri thanks Chrom for his assistance against Valm and grants him Vert, recovered from the Valmese. With Valm no longer a threat to Ylisse, Chrom and the Shepherds return to Ylisstol to prepare for the return of Grima.

At the Shepherds' garrison, Chrom and Robin reflect on the first few days after they met and how far they've come. Chrom states that Frederick has been searching for Sable, the final Gemstone for the Fire Emblem, and reveals some details of the Awakening ritual: Chrom must "brave Naga's fire"—if he survives, he will receive Naga's power, but he will die if he fails. Lucina objects to Chrom risking his life, but Chrom reassures her that he will be fine. Frederick returns and relays a message from Validar: Plegia has been guarding Sable and Chrom is invited there to receive it in person. While Chrom suspects it to be a trap, he accepts the invitation, citing it as their best chance to find Sable. Frederick suggests leaving the Fire Emblem in Ylisse, but Chrom states that it is safest with him, where Validar cannot send men to steal it unguarded.

Summary

Walhart's defeat ends the war—but Lucina's dark future edges closer. Chrom must perform the Awakening and heads to Plegia to secure the last Gemstone.

Chapter data

Normal Hard Lunatic

Chapter Data
Conditions	Unit Data
Victory: Defeat Walhart	Player	Partner	Other	Enemy	Third
Defeat: Chrom or Robin dies	1–15	{{{partner}}}	{{{other}}}	40+9	{{{third}}}
Map dimensions: 21 columns by 30 rows

Chapter Data
Conditions	Unit Data
Victory: Defeat Walhart	Player	Partner	Other	Enemy	Third
Defeat: Chrom or Robin dies	1–15	{{{partner}}}	{{{other}}}	44+13	{{{third}}}
Map dimensions: 21 columns by 30 rows

Chapter Data
Conditions	Unit Data
Victory: Defeat Walhart	Player	Partner	Other	Enemy	Third
Defeat: Chrom or Robin dies	1–15	{{{partner}}}	{{{other}}}	50+17	{{{third}}}
Map dimensions: 21 columns by 30 rows

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Character data

Characters
New Units
None
Required Characters
Available Characters

Note: The returning characters list does not include any characters recruitable in paralogues, 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 Elixir Dropped by enemy Hero Longbow Dropped by enemy Sniper Physic Dropped by enemy War Monk Dracoshield Dropped by Cervantes Bolganone Dropped by Excellus Bullion (L) Dropped by Walhart Second Seal Open left chest in western treasure room Dragonstone+ Open right chest in western treasure room Beaststone+ Open left chest in eastern treasure room Spirit Dust Open right chest in eastern treasure room

Shop data

After clearing this chapter, the shop at this location will become available.

Armory contents

Normal stock Possible merchant items

Item	Price
Silver Lance	1,560
Killer Lance	1,680
Silver Axe	1,740
Killer Axe	1,860

Item	Price
If a merchant is present in Valm Castle on the world map, a random selection of three of the below items will also be available until the merchant leaves:
Brave Sword	2,100
Brave Lance	2,220
Brave Axe	2,400
Brave Bow	2,220
Waste	2,160
Levin Sword	1,600
Beast Killer	1,650
Tomahawk	2,550
Killer Bow	1,680
A rare item	Varies
The following items may randomly appear in any slot designated "Rare item": Hammerne, Seraph Robe, Energy Drop, Spirit Dust, Secret Book, Speedwing, Goddess Icon, Dracoshield, Talisman, Arms Scroll.

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Event tiles

• Column 9, row 13: Two squares south, two squares west of Excellus's initial position
• Column 13, row 8: Three squares north, two squares east of Excellus's initial position

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 Lunatic(+)

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Con Mov Inventory and Skills Valmese General 8 3 54 25 0 17~18 10~11 14~15 24~25 9~10 5 Silver Axe Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random The northern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 8. Valmese General 8 4 54 25 0 17~18 10~11 14~15 24~25 9~10 5 Silver Lance Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random The northern two both begin moving unprovoked on turn 8. Cervantes General 10 1 55 28 0 25 15 20 28 12 5 Tomahawk • Dracoshield Indoor Fighter Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Valmese Hero 8 6 45~46 19~20 1 24 20~21 15~16 15~16 8~9 6 Silver Sword HP +5 • Zeal • Patience Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random • The furthest southern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The center one begins moving unprovoked on turn 8. Valmese Warrior 8 6 50~51 25 0 18~19 14~15 16~17 13~14 7~8 6 Silver Axe Gamble • HP +5 • Zeal • Rally Strength Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random • The furthest southern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The northern two both begin moving unprovoked on turn 8. Valmese General 8 2 54 25 0 17~18 10~11 14~15 24~25 9~10 5 Spear Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random The southern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. Valmese General 8 2 54 25 0 17~18 10~11 14~15 24~25 9~10 5 Tomahawk Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random The southern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. Valmese Sniper 8 2 43~44 16~17 1 25 18~19 12~13 16~17 8~9 6 Silver Bow Skill +2 • Prescience • Hit Rate +20 Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Valmese Sage 6 2 36~37 1 17~18 14~15 16~17 13~14 8~9 13~14 6 Arcwind Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random • The southern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. • The northern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 8. Valmese Sage 6 2 36~37 1 17~18 14~15 16~17 13~14 8~9 13~14 6 Arcthunder Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random • The southern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. • The northern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 8. Valmese Hero 8 1 45~46 19~20 1 24 20~21 15~16 15~16 8~9 6 Silver Sword • Elixir HP +5 • Zeal • Patience Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese Sage 6 1 36~37 1 17~18 14~15 16~17 13~14 8~9 13~14 6 Arcfire Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Ruffian Thief 20 1 27~28 11~12 0 14~15 16~17 8~9 5~6 1~2 5 Steel Sword Locktouch Prioritizes opening the right eastern chest, then escaping via the east. Excellus Sage 10 1 46 5 25 21 22 18 15 20 6 Bolganone Focus Begins moving unprovoked on turn 8. Valmese Hero 8 1 45~46 19~20 1 24 20~21 15~16 15~16 8~9 6 Silver Axe HP +5 • Zeal • Patience Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random Begins moving unprovoked on turn 8. Valmese Sniper 8 1 43~44 16~17 1 25 18~19 12~13 16~17 8~9 6 Silver Bow • Longbow Skill +2 • Prescience • Hit Rate +20 Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random Begins moving unprovoked on turn 8. Valmese Sniper 8 1 43~44 16~17 1 25 18~19 12~13 16~17 8~9 6 Silver Bow • Longbow Skill +2 • Prescience • Hit Rate +20 Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random Begins moving unprovoked on turn 8. Valmese War Monk 6 1 45~46 16~17 13~14 11~12 16~17 14~15 12~13 14~15 6 Silver Axe • Physic Resistance +2 • Healtouch • Rally Luck • Renewal Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese War Monk 6 1 45~46 16~17 13~14 11~12 16~17 14~15 12~13 14~15 6 Silver Axe • Physic Resistance +2 • Healtouch • Rally Luck • Renewal Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Walhart Conqueror 25 1 59 31 10 26 25 21 26 15 8 Wolf Berg • Bullion (L) Conquest Starts on a throne.

Reinforcements

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Cha Con Mov Inventory and Skills Valmese General 8 1 54 25 0 17~18 10~11 14~15 24~25 9~10 5 Silver Axe Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese General 8 3 54 25 0 17~18 10~11 14~15 24~25 9~10 5 Silver Lance Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese Hero 8 1 45~46 19~20 1 24 20~21 15~16 15~16 8~9 6 Silver Sword HP +5 • Zeal • Patience Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese Sage 6 2 36~37 1 17~18 14~15 16~17 13~14 8~9 13~14 6 Arcfire Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese Sage 6 1 36~37 1 17~18 14~15 16~17 13~14 8~9 13~14 6 Arcthunder Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese Warrior 8 1 50~51 25 0 18~19 14~15 16~17 13~14 7~8 6 Tomahawk Gamble • HP +5 • Zeal • Rally Strength Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random --

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Con Mov Inventory and Skills Valmese General 8 3 62 29 0 19~20 12~13 17~18 26~27 10~11 5 Silver Axe Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random • The southern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The northern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 6. Valmese General 8 4 62 29 0 19~20 12~13 17~18 26~27 10~11 5 Silver Lance Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random • The southern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The northern two begin moving unprovoked on turn 6. Cervantes General 10 1 63 32 0 28 17 23 30+2 13 5 Tomahawk* • Dracoshield Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Pavise Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Valmese Hero 8 6 52~53 23~24 1 28 24~25 18~19 17~18 10~11 6 Silver Sword HP +5 • Zeal • Patience • Sol • Axebreaker Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random • The furthest southern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The center one begins moving unprovoked on turn 6. • The southeastern one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him or the nearby Warrior or Sage—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese Warrior 8 6 58~59 29 0 21~22 17~18 20~21 15~16 8~9 6 Silver Axe Gamble • HP +5 • Zeal • Rally Strength • Counter Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random • The furthest southern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The northern two begin moving unprovoked on turn 6. • The southwestern one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him, the nearby Hero, or the two nearby Sages—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. • The southeastern one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him or the nearby Hero or Sage—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese General 8 2 62 29 0 19~20 12~13 17~18 26~27 10~11 5 Spear Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random The southern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. Valmese General 8 2 62 29 0 19~20 12~13 17~18 26~27 10~11 5 Tomahawk Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random The southern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. Valmese Sniper 8 2 50~51 18~19 1 29 21~22 14~15 18~19 10~11 6 Silver Bow Skill +2 • Prescience • Hit Rate +20 • Bowfaire Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Valmese Sage 6 4 42~43 1 20~21 17~18 19~20 16~17 9~10 15~16 6 Rexcalibur Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random • The center-southern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The northern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 6. • The southeastern one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him or the nearby Hero or Warrior—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese Sage 6 3 42~43 1 20~21 17~18 19~20 16~17 9~10 15~16 6 Thoron Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random • The center-southern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. • The northern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 6. • The southwestern one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him or the nearby Hero, Warrior, or Sage—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese Sage 6 2 42~43 1 20~21 17~18 19~20 16~17 9~10 15~16 6 Bolganone Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random • The eastern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. • The western one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him or the nearby Hero, Warrior, or Sage—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese Hero 8 1 52~53 23~24 1 28 24~25 18~19 17~18 10~11 6 Silver Sword • Elixir HP +5 • Zeal • Patience • Sol • Axebreaker Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random Will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him, the nearby Warrior, or the two nearby Sages—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Ruffian Thief 20 1 31~32 13~14 0 17~18 19~20 10~11 6~7 1~2 5 Steel Sword Locktouch • Underdog Will always have Locktouch, but may not have Underdog Prioritizes opening the right eastern chest, then escaping via the east. Excellus Sage 10 1 52 5 28+7 24 25 21 16 22 6 Bolganone* • Bolganone Magic +2 • Focus • Tomefaire Begins moving unprovoked on turn 6. Valmese Hero 8 1 52~53 23~24 1 28 24~25 18~19 17~18 10~11 6 Silver Axe HP +5 • Zeal • Patience • Sol • Axebreaker Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random Begins moving unprovoked on turn 6. Valmese Sniper 8 1 50~51 18~19 1 29 21~22 14~15 18~19 10~11 6 Longbow* Skill +2 • Prescience • Hit Rate +20 • Bowfaire Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random Begins moving unprovoked on turn 6. Valmese Sniper 8 1 50~51 18~19 1 29 21~22 14~15 18~19 10~11 6 Longbow* • Longbow Skill +2 • Prescience • Hit Rate +20 • Bowfaire Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random Begins moving unprovoked on turn 6. Valmese War Monk 6 1 52~53 19~20 16~17 13~14 20~21 18~19 13~14 17~18 6 Silver Axe • Physic Resistance +2 • Healtouch • Miracle • Rally Luck • Renewal Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese War Monk 6 1 52~53 19~20 16~17 13~14 20~21 18~19 13~14 17~18 6 Silver Axe • Physic Resistance +2 • Healtouch • Miracle • Rally Luck • Renewal Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Walhart Conqueror 25 1 69 36 14 31 30 26 31 21 8 Wolf Berg • Bullion (L) Prescience • Aegis • Conquest Starts on a throne.

Reinforcements

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Cha Con Mov Inventory and Skills Valmese General 8 1 62 29 0 19~20 12~13 17~18 26~27 10~11 5 Silver Axe Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese General 8 3 62 29 0 19~20 12~13 17~18 26~27 10~11 5 Silver Lance Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese Hero 8 1 52~53 23~24 1 28 24~25 18~19 17~18 10~11 6 Silver Sword HP +5 • Zeal • Patience • Sol • Axebreaker Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese Sage 6 2 42~43 1 20~21 17~18 19~20 16~17 9~10 15~16 6 Bolganone Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese Sage 6 1 42~43 1 20~21 17~18 19~20 16~17 9~10 15~16 6 Thoron Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese Warrior 8 1 58~59 29 0 21~22 17~18 20~21 15~16 8~9 6 Tomahawk Gamble • HP +5 • Zeal • Rally Strength • Counter Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese Warrior 8 1 58~59 29 0 21~22 17~18 20~21 15~16 8~9 6 Silver Axe • Silver Bow Gamble • HP +5 • Zeal • Rally Strength • Counter Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese General 8 1 62 29 0 19~20 12~13 17~18 26~27 10~11 5 Spear Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese Sage 6 1 42~43 1 20~21 17~18 19~20 16~17 9~10 15~16 6 Rexcalibur Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random -- Valmese General 8 1 62 29 0 19~20 12~13 17~18 26~27 10~11 5 Tomahawk Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Can have 0–1 skill(s) at random --

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Con Mov Inventory and Skills Valmese General 8 3 74 35 0 25 16 23 30 13 5 Silver Axe* Hit Rate +10 Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random • The southern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The northern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 4. Valmese General 8 4 74 35 0 25 16 23 30 13 5 Silver Lance* Hit Rate +10 Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random • The southern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The northern two begin moving unprovoked on turn 4. Valmese General 8 4 74 35 0 25 16 23 30 13 5 Spear* Hit Rate +10 Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random The southern three immediately begin moving unprovoked. Valmese General 8 4 74 35 0 25 16 23 30 13 5 Tomahawk* Hit Rate +10 Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random The southern three immediately begin moving unprovoked. Cervantes General 10 1 75 38 0 32 20 28 33+2 15 5 Tomahawk* • Dracoshield Defense +2 • Hit Rate +10 • Indoor Fighter • Pavise Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Valmese Hero 8 6 64 29 1 34 30 24 20 13 6 Silver Sword* Hit Rate +10 HP +5 • Zeal • Patience • Sol • Axebreaker Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random • The furthest southern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The center one begins moving unprovoked on turn 4. • The southeastern one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him or the nearby Warrior or Sage—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. • The northern two will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—either of them, Walhart, the two nearby War Monks, or the two nearby Sages—or until one of them is fought; in either case, both begin moving. Valmese Warrior 8 2 70 35 0 27 21 26 18 11 6 Silver Axe* • Silver Bow* Hit Rate +10 Gamble • HP +5 • Zeal • Rally Strength • Counter Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Valmese Sniper 8 2 62 24 1 35 27 20 21 13 6 Silver Bow* Hit Rate +10 Skill +2 • Prescience • Hit Rate +20 • Bowfaire Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Valmese Sage 6 4 51 1 26 23 25 22 11 20 6 Rexcalibur* Hit Rate +10 Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random • The center-southern two immediately begin moving unprovoked. • The northern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 4. • The southeastern one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him or the nearby Hero or Warrior—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese Sage 6 3 51 1 26 23 25 22 11 20 6 Thoron* Hit Rate +10 Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random • The center-southern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. • The northern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 4. • The southwestern one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him or the nearby Hero, Warrior, or Sage—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese Sage 6 2 51 1 26 23 25 22 11 20 6 Bolganone* Hit Rate +10 Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random • The eastern one immediately begins moving unprovoked. • The western one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him or the nearby Hero, Warrior, or Sage—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese Hero 8 1 64 29 1 34 30 24 20 13 6 Silver Sword* • Elixir Hit Rate +10 HP +5 • Zeal • Patience • Sol • Axebreaker Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random Will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him, the nearby Warrior, or the two nearby Sages—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Ruffian Thief 20 1 39 16 0 22 24 13 8 2 5 Silver Sword* Locktouch • Underdog Will always have Locktouch, but may not have Underdog Prioritizes opening the right eastern chest, then escaping via the east. Excellus Sage 10 1 60 5 33+7 29 30 26 17 26 6 Bolganone* • Bolganone Magic +2 • Hit Rate +10 • Focus • Tomefaire Begins moving unprovoked on turn 4. Valmese Warrior 8 4 70 35 0 27 21 26 18 11 6 Silver Axe* Hit Rate +10 Gamble • HP +5 • Zeal • Rally Strength • Counter Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random • The northern two begin moving unprovoked on turn 4. • The southwestern one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him, the nearby Hero, or the two nearby Sages—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. • The southeastern one will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him or the nearby Hero or Sage—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese Hero 8 1 64 29 1 34 30 24 20 13 6 Silver Axe* Hit Rate +10 HP +5 • Zeal • Patience • Sol • Axebreaker Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random Begins moving unprovoked on turn 4. Valmese Sniper 8 1 62 24 1 35 27 20 21 13 6 Longbow* Hit Rate +10 Skill +2 • Prescience • Hit Rate +20 • Bowfaire Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random Begins moving unprovoked on turn 4. Valmese Sniper 8 1 62 24 1 35 27 20 21 13 6 Longbow* • Longbow Hit Rate +10 Skill +2 • Prescience • Hit Rate +20 • Bowfaire Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random Begins moving unprovoked on turn 4. Valmese War Monk 6 1 64 25 21 18 26 24 17 22 6 Silver Axe* • Physic Hit Rate +10 Resistance +2 • Healtouch • Miracle • Rally Luck • Renewal Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random Will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him, Walhart, the nearby War Monk, the two nearby Heroes, or the two nearby Sages—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese War Monk 6 1 64 25 21 18 26 24 17 22 6 Silver Axe* • Physic Hit Rate +10 Resistance +2 • Healtouch • Miracle • Rally Luck • Renewal Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random Will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him, Walhart, the nearby War Monk, the two nearby Heroes, or the two nearby Sages—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese Sage 6 1 51 1 26 23 25 22 11 20 6 Rexcalibur* • Physic Hit Rate +10 Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random Will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him, Walhart, the two nearby War Monks, the two nearby Heroes, or the nearby Sage—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Valmese Sage 6 1 51 1 26 23 25 22 11 20 6 Thoron* • Physic Hit Rate +10 Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random Will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him, Walhart, the two nearby War Monks, the two nearby Heroes, or the nearby Sage—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving. Walhart Conqueror 25 1 80 43 20 38 37 33 38 29 8 Wolf Berg • Bullion (L) Rightful King • Prescience • Pavise • Aegis • Conquest • Starts on a throne. • Will not move until a unit is in range of at least two of the following—him, the two nearby War Monks, the two nearby Heroes, or the two nearby Sages—or until one of them is fought; in either case, he begins moving.

Reinforcements

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Cha Con Mov Inventory and Skills Valmese General 8 1 74 35 0 25 16 23 30 13 5 Silver Axe* Hit Rate +10 Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random -- Valmese General 8 3 74 35 0 25 16 23 30 13 5 Silver Lance* Hit Rate +10 Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random -- Valmese Hero 8 2 64 29 1 34 30 24 20 13 6 Silver Sword* Hit Rate +10 HP +5 • Zeal • Patience • Sol • Axebreaker Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random -- Valmese Sage 6 2 51 1 26 23 25 22 11 20 6 Bolganone* Hit Rate +10 Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random -- Valmese Sage 6 1 51 1 26 23 25 22 11 20 6 Thoron* Hit Rate +10 Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random -- Valmese Hero 8 1 64 29 1 34 30 24 20 13 6 Tomahawk* Hit Rate +10 HP +5 • Zeal • Patience • Sol • Axebreaker Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random -- Valmese General 8 2 74 35 0 25 16 23 30 13 5 Spear* Hit Rate +10 Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random -- Valmese Warrior 8 3 70 35 0 27 21 26 18 11 6 Silver Axe* • Silver Bow* Hit Rate +10 Gamble • HP +5 • Zeal • Rally Strength • Counter Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random -- Valmese Warrior 8 1 70 35 0 27 21 26 18 11 6 Tomahawk* Hit Rate +10 Gamble • HP +5 • Zeal • Rally Strength • Counter Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random -- Valmese Sage 6 1 51 1 26 23 25 22 11 20 6 Rexcalibur* Hit Rate +10 Miracle • Magic +2 • Focus • Rally Magic • Tomefaire Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random -- Valmese General 8 1 74 35 0 25 16 23 30 13 5 Tomahawk* Hit Rate +10 Defense +2 • Indoor Fighter • Rally Defense • Pavise Will always have Hit Rate +10; can have 0–2 more skill(s) at random --

Lunatic+ mode is set up exactly the same as Lunatic mode, only varying by enemies having two additional skills at random from the following pool:

• Pass
• Hawkeye
• Luna+
• Vantage+
• Counter
• Aegis+
• Pavise+

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Reinforcements

• Turn 4 (Lunatic)/6 (Hard)/8 (Normal)
  • 1 General with a Silver Axe from the southern border of the central corridor
  • 3 Generals with Silver Lances from the southern borders of the central, western, and eastern corridors
  • 1/2 Hero(es) with Silver Sword(s) from the southern border of the central corridor
  • 2 Sages with Arcfire*/Bolganone*; one from the southern border of the central corridor, one from the southern border of the eastern corridor
  • 1 Sage with Arcthunder*/Thoron* from the southern border of the central corridor
  • 1 Hero with a Tomahawk from the southern border of the central corridor (Lunatic only)
  • 1 General with a Spear from the southern border of the central corridor (Lunatic only)
  • 2 Warriors with Silver Axes and Silver Bows from the southern border of the central corridor (Lunatic only)
  • 1 Warrior with a Tomahawk from the southern border of the western corridor
  • 1 Warrior with a Silver Axe and a Silver Bow from the southern border of the western corridor (Hard/Lunatic only)
  • 1 General with a Spear from the southern border of the western corridor (Hard/Lunatic only)
  • 1 Sage with Rexcalibur from the southern border of the eastern corridor (Hard/Lunatic only)
  • 1 General with a Tomahawk from the southern border of the eastern corridor (Hard/Lunatic only)

Boss data

Main article: Walhart

Normal Hard Lunatic

Conqueror Level 25 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 59 Speed 25 Strength 31 Luck 21 Magic 10 Defense 26 Skill 26 Resistance 15

Inventory Skills Wolf Berg Bullion (L) Conquest Weapon Levels A A A -- -- --

Conqueror Level 25 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 69 Speed 30 Strength 36 Luck 26 Magic 14 Defense 31 Skill 31 Resistance 21

Inventory Skills Wolf Berg Bullion (L) Prescience Aegis Conquest Weapon Levels A A A -- -- --

Conqueror Level 25 Movement 8

Stats Max HP 80 Speed 37 Strength 43 Luck 33 Magic 20 Defense 38 Skill 38 Resistance 29

Inventory Skills Wolf Berg Bullion (L) Rightful King Prescience Pavise Aegis Conquest Weapon Levels A A A -- -- --

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Strategy

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

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At the end of this chapter on Lunatic+, you will have a minimum of 470 Renown (even if you skipped the paralogues). This means you can claim the Spirit Dust.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	The Sword or the Knee
Japanese	真の王	The True King
Spanish	Lucha o sumisión	Fight or surrender
French	Roi acculé	Cornered king
German	Kampf oder Kapitulation	Fight or Surrender
Italian	Alle armi o alle catene	To arms or to the shackles

Gallery

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