Overview of Chapters
A quick description of how chapters work in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Main Chapters in Fire Emblem: Three Houses
The chapters in Fire Emblem: Three Houses are divided into two parts, as well as across four different possible storylines. The first part is the same for all the storylines, described as the academy phase. During the academy phase, the player will take on the role of professor and teach their choice of class. Depending on the choice of class (and other factors for Black Eagles), the storyline will differ in the second part.
The second part of the story is known as the war phase. Depending on the house you chose in part 1, the war phase will be different. The Blue Lions house will continue onto the Azure Moon route, and the Golden Deer house will play the Verdant Wind route. The Black Eagles will continue to either Crimson Flower or Silver Snow, depending on a critical decision made during the academy phase. All of the different routes show snippets of the overall story from different parties' perspectives, so to get a complete view of the history of Fódlan and full plot context, it is recommended to try playing every route. Unfortunately, in order to do this the player will have to repeat the academy phase four times, only differing in house.
To make this a bit more bearable, the game has a New Game+ feature, allowing players who have completed one route to get through the other ones a bit faster. Note that this makes the game significantly easier, and removes most of the challenge from the game even when played in maddening mode. It is a great option for those looking to experience the Three Houses story, but should be avoided for hardcore players seeking a challenge.
Cindered Shadows DLC
If the player purchased the expansion pass, then a side story called Cindered Shadows becomes available. Cindered Shadows has a total of 7 chapters. The plot of the DLC side story takes place during the academy phase, and allows the player to explore the depths below Garreg Mach along with a handful of students.
Upon completing each chapter of the DLC, the player will unlock content in the main story. If the player finishes all 7 chapters in the DLC, all of the Abyss units will become open for recruitment in the main story, and their special classes will be available as well.
NG+ is not available for the DLC chapters, hence it is sure to provide a decent challenge when played on hard mode.
Part 1
The first few chapters that make up the academy phase.
List of Chapters in Part 1
# | Title | Victory | Defeat |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | An Inevitable Encounter | Defeat Kostas | Any player unit dies or the player's army is routed |
| 1 | Three Houses | Rout the enemy | Byleth or Edelgard/Dimitri/Claude are defeated or the player's army is routed |
| 2 | Familiar Scenery | Defeat Kostas | Byleth or Edelgard/Dimitri/Claude are defeated or the player's army is routed |
| 3 | Mutiny in the Mist | Defeat Lonato | Byleth or Edelgard/Dimitri/Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 4 | The Goddess's Rite of Rebirth | Defeat the boss Dark Mage | Byleth or Edelgard/Dimitri/Claude dies, the player's army is routed, or 25 turns pass |
| 5 | Tower of Black Winds | Defeat Miklan/the Black Beast | Byleth or Edelgard/Dimitri/Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 6 | Rumors of a Reaper | Defeat the Death Knight or rout all other enemies | Byleth dies, the player's army is routed, or 25 turns pass |
| 7 | Field of the Eagle and Lion | Rout the enemy | Byleth or Edelgard/Dimitri/Claude are defeated or the player's army is routed |
| 8 | The Flame in the Darkness | Defeat Solon | Byleth or Edelgard/Dimitri/Claude dies, the player's army is routed, or Jeralt dies |
| 9 | The Cause of Sorrow | Rout the enemy | Byleth or Edelgard/Dimitri/Claude dies, the player's army is routed, or Jeralt dies |
| 10 | Where the Goddess Dwells | Defeat Solon | Byleth or Edelgard/Dimitri/Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 11 | Throne of Knowledge | Defeat the Flame Emperor | Byleth or Dimitri/Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 12 | Outset of a Power Struggle | SPOILER | Byleth/Edelgard dies or the player's army is routed |
| 12 | To War (Silver Snow) | SPOILER | Byleth dies or the player's army is routed or an enemy seizes a defended location |
| 12 | To War (Azure Moon) | SPOILER | Byleth/Dimitri dies or the player's army is routed or an enemy seizes a defended location |
| 12 | To War (Verdant Wind) | SPOILER | Byleth/Claude dies or the player's army is routed or an enemy seizes a defended location |
Silver Snow
The war phase for players who chose the Black Eagles and met certain conditions.
List of Chapters in Silver Snow
# | Title | Victory | Defeat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Reunion at Dawn | Defeat Pallardó | Byleth or Seteth dies or the player's army is routed |
| 14 | A King Without a Kingdom | Initially rout the enemy, becomes defeat Randolph when the Swordmaster NPC reaches the right Onager tile | Byleth dies, the player's army is routed, or an enemy seizes a defended location |
| 15 | Valley of Torment | Defeat Gwendal | Byleth dies or the player's army is routed |
| 16 | The Rose-Colored River | Defeat all enemy commanders | Byleth dies or the player's army is routed |
| 17 | The Impregnable Fortress | Defeat the Death Knight, or rout the enemy if the Death Knight escapes | Byleth dies or the player's army is routed |
| 18 | The Chaos of War | Defeat all enemy commanders | Byleth dies or the player's army is routed |
| 19 | Conclusion of the Crossing Roads | Defeat Edelgard | Byleth dies or the player's army is routed |
| 20 | The City Without Light | Defeat Thales | Byleth dies or the player's army is routed |
| 21 | Following a Dream | Defeat the Immaculate One | Byleth dies or the player's army is routed |
Crimson Flower
The war phase for players who chose the Black Eagles and met certain conditions.
List of Chapters in Crimson Flower
# | Title | Victory | Defeat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Beyond Escape | Defeat Judith | Byleth or Edelgard dies, the player's army is routed, or Judith escapes |
| 14 | The Master Tactician | Defeat Claude | Byleth or Edelgard dies or the player's army is routed |
| 15 | Tempest of Swords and Shields | Defeat all enemy commanders | Byleth or Edelgard dies, the player's army is routed, or an enemy seizes a defended location |
| 16 | Lady of Deceit | Defeat all enemy commanders | Byleth or Edelgard dies or the player's army is routed |
| 17 | Field of Revenge | Defeat all enemy commanders | Byleth or Edelgard dies or the player's army is routed |
| 18 | To the End of a Dream | Defeat The Immaculate One | Byleth or Edelgard dies or the player's army is routed |
Azure Moon
The war phase for players who chose the Blue Lions.
List of Chapters in Azure Moon
# | Title | Victory | Defeat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Reunion at Dawn | Defeat Pallardó | Byleth or Dimitri dies or the player's army is routed |
| 14 | The Delusional Prince | Initially rout the enemy, becomes defeat Randolph when the Swordmaster NPC reaches the right Onager tile | Byleth or Dimitri dies, the player's army is routed, or an enemy seizes a defended location |
| 15 | Valley of Torment | Defeat Gwendal | Byleth or Dimitri dies or the player's army is routed |
| 16 | The Rose-Colored River | Defeat all enemy commanders | Byleth or Dimitri dies or the player's army is routed |
| 17 | Blood of the Eagle and Lion | Defeat all enemy commanders | Byleth or Dimitri dies or the player's army is routed |
| 18 | The King's Triumphant Return | Defeat Cornelia | Byleth or Dimitri dies or the player's army is routed |
| 19 | The Golden Deer's Plea | Defeat Lord Arundel | Byleth or Dimitri dies, the player's army is routed, or Claude dies |
| 20 | The Impregnable Fortress | Defeat the Death Knight | Byleth or Dimitri dies or the player's army is routed |
| 21 | Our Chosen Paths | Defeat Hubert | Byleth or Dimitri dies or the player's army is routed |
| 22 | Oath of the Dagger | Defeat Edelgard | Byleth or Dimitri dies or the player's army is routed |
Verdant Wind
The war phase for players who chose the Golden Deer.
List of Chapters in Verdant Wind
# | Title | Victory | Defeat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Reunion at Dawn | Defeat Pallardó | Byleth or Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 14 | The Alliance Leader's Ambitions | Initially rout the enemy, becomes defeat Randolph when the Swordmaster NPC reaches the right Onager tile | Byleth or Claude dies, the player's army is routed, or an enemy seizes a defended location |
| 15 | Valley of Torment | Defeat Gwendal | Byleth or Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 16 | The Rose-Colored River | Defeat all enemy commanders | Byleth or Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 17 | Blood of the Eagle and Lion | Defeat all enemy commanders | Byleth or Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 18 | The Golden Scheme | Defeat the Death Knight | Byleth or Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 19 | The Chaos of War | Defeat all enemy commanders | Byleth or Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 20 | Conclusion of the Crossing Roads | Defeat Edelgard | Byleth or Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 21 | The City Without Light | Defeat Thales | Byleth or Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
| 22 | Fódlan's New Dawn | Defeat Nemesis | Byleth or Claude dies or the player's army is routed |
Cindered Shadows
The DLC side story about the Abyss.
List of Chapters in Cindered Shadows
# | Title | Victory | Defeat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fourth House | Defeat Balthus, Hapi, Constance, and Yuri | Byleth dies or the player's army is routed |
| 2 | What Lies Beneath | Rout all the enemies except the Death Knight | Byleth, Yuri, Balthus, Constance, or Hapi dies or the player's army is routed |
| 3 | The Rite of Rising | Use the Spellbreak Key on the eastern Magic Seal | Byleth, Yuri, Balthus, Constance, or Hapi dies or the player's army is routed |
| 4 | Danger in the Dark | Reach the target destination with all units | Any player unit dies; ten turns pass before every player unit passes the next gate; or five turns pass after every player unit has passed the last gate, but before all of them have reached the escape zone |
| 5 | Betrayal | Rout the enemy | Byleth, Yuri, Balthus, Constance, Hapi, or Aelfric dies or the player's army is routed |
| 6 | Return to Me | SPOILER | Byleth, Yuri, Balthus, Constance, or Hapi dies, the player's army is routed, or 20 turns pass before the vortices are disabled |
| 7 | Wolf Pack | Defeat the Umbral Beast | Byleth, Yuri, Balthus, Constance, or Hapi dies or the player's army is routed |