The Pair-Up and Dual Attack mechanic has been revamped into a new mechanic called Attack Stance and Guard Stance and enemies now take advantage of this as well.Īttack Stance has your partner always do an additional attack if standing next to them on the battlefield. In terms of mechanics, the game has altered many features from Awakening. Players can make the game easier by dropping to an easier game mode at any time, but making the game harder again is not possible. Teammates respawn after the turn finishes. Katana, Naginata, Clubs, Yumi, Hidden Weapons, and Scrolls are Hoshidan weapons, whereas Swords, Lances, Axes, Bows, Daggers, and Tomes are Nohrian weapons.Ī new mode called Phoenix mode was added to this game for players who aren't confident in their abilities or who are new to the series. On top of that, certain weapons are unobtainable on one route, but common on the other, excluding Revelation, where all weapon types can be obtained. A third path called Revelation is also available for purchase as DLC which is easier than Conquest, but allows for grinding like Birthright. Siding with Nohr in Conquest provides a challenge meant for oldschool players where resource management is key. Aligning with Hoshido in Birthright is an easier venture where experience and gold are easier to obtain. The player chooses his/her storyline at Chapter 6 and it changes the way the game plays from that point on.