OMG you guys, Fire Emblem Engage is NO JOKE on Maddening mode! 😱 As someone who’s lost sleep (and maybe cried a little) over these pixel-perfect battles, let me spill the tea ☕ on the 10 maps that made me question my life choices. Seriously, trial and error is your BFF here – no cap! 🙏

First off, let’s address the elephant in the room: Chapter 17 - Serenity In Ruin is hands-down the most savage experience. Like, imagine facing FIVE BOSSES with MULTIPLE health bars while reinforcements swarm you?! 💀 I learned the hard way: never leave a unit solo! Key strats that saved my sanity:

  • Turtle Formation is LIFE

  • Spam Goddess Dance like there’s no tomorrow

  • Equip Hold Out+ or Dual Strike+ or prepare to restart... a lot.

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Next up, Chapter 25 - The Final Guardian had me SHOOK. Your squad gets split instantly at Gradlon Temple – talk about starting on the back foot! 😤 Pro tip: Warp everyone to one side ASAP unless you enjoy pain. And that AoE attack? Yeah, just run. Don’t even try fighting infinite reinforcements!

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Now let’s talk Chapter 24 - Recollections. Mountain battles sound scenic until you’re under-leveled and getting stomped by OP enemies. 💥 My survival kit:

  • Grind paralogues HARD beforehand

  • Minimum Lv. 30+ units (trust!)

  • Bring ALL Emblem Rings (no exceptions!)

Chapter 21 - The Return = wyvern apocalypse! Those winged terrors spawn endlessly at Elise’s castle. 🐉 My strategy:

Placement Tip Why It Matters
Flank with archers Wyverns hate arrows!
Warp+Dance combo For quick repositioning
Block chokepoints Stop the swarm

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Lyn’s Paralogue - The Lady of The Plains? Cute name, DEADLY reality. Those archers will snipe your fliers out of the sky! ✈️➔💔 If you attempt this early, you’re basically flexing for clout. Wait for extra Emblem Rings!

Chapter 11 - Retreat hits different because NO REWINDS! 😭 Random crits will end your run, so:

  • Frontline your tankiest units

  • Give everyone vulneraries (duh!)

  • Swap positions like your life depends on it (it does!)

Chapter 19 - The Dead Town is pure defense hell. Miasma everywhere? DLC queen Camilla clears it like a boss! 👑 If you skipped Expansion Pass… good luck soldier.

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Chapter 26 - The Last Engage is the dragon showdown we all feared. 🐲 Pre-battle prep is NON-NEGOTIABLE:

  • Max Bond Rings & Supports

  • Cook stat-boosting meals

  • Study personal skills (no skimming!)

Alear’s Paralogue - The Connector looks like Chapter 2’s garden… but corrupted enemies turn it into hellscape! 🌸➔🔥 Retrieve that Bond Ring with units at LEAST Lv. 15. Ring-unit synergy? Paramount!

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Finally, Chapter 22 - The Fell And The Divine punishes the unprepared HARD. Emblems return piecemeal, and enemies won’t budge till provoked! 😩 Spam dance/warp to reclaim rings FAST before infinite reinforcements overwhelm you.

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So there you have it, fam! These maps will test your grit, but conquering them? Chef’s kiss. 👌 Remember: overprepare, save scum strategically, and maybe hug a stress ball. You got this! 💪 #FEEngage #MaddeningMode #GamingStruggles