Recruitment in Fire Emblem Engage is far less complicated when compared with Fire Emblem: Three Houses. With no branching paths, stat or skill requirements, there are hardly any missable characters to recruit in what is a largely linear entry in the long-running tactical role-playing series.
You will recruit most characters through normal story progression, but what you will want to look out for is any Paralogues as they become available and any temporary allies that Alear will need to speak to mid-battle.
We found that there were five characters that we are led to believe are missable – Jean, Anna, Jade, Lindon and Saphir – if you don’t complete their respective Paralogues. You can see where these first become available in the list below, as well as the story battles in which Alear must talk to Jade, Lindon and Saphir to recruit them.
You needn’t worry about the 12 Emblem Ring characters, as these are unmissable and will all be obtained from your continued progression through the game’s storyline.
Warning: Please be aware that the list below will contain story-related spoilers and the characters that you can recruit, and therefore carries the risk that it could ruin Fire Emblem Engage’s many twists and turns if you are still on your first playthrough.
List of Recruitable Characters in Fire Emblem Engage
| Chapter or Paralogue Name | Characters Recruited or Reward |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1: Awake at Last | Clanne, Framme, Vander and Emblem Marth |
| Chapter 2: Queen Lumera | None |
| Chapter 3: Hostilities | Emblem Sigurd |
| Chapter 4: A Land in Bloom | Alfred, Etie, Boucheron, Céline, Louis, Chloé and Emblem Celica |
| Chapter 5: Retaking the Castle | None |
| Paralogue: Budding Talent | Jean (Alear must speak to him mid-battle) |
| Chapter 6: The Stolen Ring | Yunaka and Emblem Micaiah |
| Paralogue: Mysterious Merchant | Anna (Alear must speak to her mid-battle after she escapes the treasure chest she hides in) |
| Chapter 7: Dark Emblem | Alcryst, Lapis and Citrinne |
| Chapter 8: The Kingdom of Might | Diamant, Amber, Emblem Roy and Emblem Leif |
| Chapter 9: A Clash of Forces | Jade (Alear must talk to her mid-battle) |
| Chapter 10: The Fell Dragon Sombron | None |
| Chapter 11: Retreat | Ivy, Zelkov, Kagetsu, Emblem Lyn and Emblem Lucina |
| Paralogue: The Exalt | Emblem Lucina Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Chapter 12: The Sentinels | Fogado, Pandreo and Bunet |
| Paralogue: The Lady of the Plains | Emblem Lyn Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Chapter 13: Heroes of the Oasis | Timerra, Merrin, Panette and Emblem Ike |
| Paralogue: The Radiant Hero | Emblem Ike Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Chapter 14: The Battle for Solm | Hortensia and Emblem Byleth |
| Paralogue: The Instructor | Emblem Byleth Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Chapter 15: Dancer in the Ruins | Seadall and Emblem Corrin |
| Paralogue: The Crux of Fate | Emblem Corrin Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Chapter 16: Seashore Travels | Rosado, Goldmary and Emblem Eirika |
| Paralogue: The Azure Twin | Emblem Eirika Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Chapter 17: Serenity in Ruin | Emblem Sigurd and Emblem Leif recovered |
| Paralogue: The Holy Knight | Emblem Sigurd Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Paralogue: The Sage Lord | Emblem Leif Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Chapter 18: The Cold Voyage | Lindon (missable as Alear must speak to him mid-battle) |
| Chapter 19: The Dead Town | Saphir (missable as Alear must speak to her mid-battle), Emblem Micaiah and Emblem Roy recovered |
| Paralogue: The Dawn Maiden | Emblem Micaiah Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Paralogue: The Young Lion | Emblem Roy Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Chapter 20: The Kingless Castle | Emblem Celica recovered |
| Paralogue: The Caring Princess | Emblem Celica Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Chapter 21: The Return | Mauvier and Emblem Marth recovered |
| Chapter 22: The Fell and the Divine | Veyle |
| Paralogue: The Hero-King | Emblem Marth Max Bond Level Unlocked |
| Paralogue: The Connector | The Pact Ring: If you’ve reached support level A with an ally, you can give that ally the Pact Ring to strengthen your bond even further. You can find the ring in the memento drawer in your room. If you cannot find your chosen ally on the Somniel, try resting in bed awhile. You can only give the Pact Ring to one of your allies. Choose the recipient carefully. |
| Chapter 23: The Four Hounds | None |
| Chapter 24: Recollections | None |
| Chapter 25: The Final Guardian | None |
| Chapter 26: The Last Engage | None |
If you need more help, feel free to check out our other Fire Emblem Engage guides:
- Fire Emblem Engage Achievements List
- Fire Emblem Engage amiibo Gazebo Rewards
- Fire Emblem Engage Classes List
- Fire Emblem Engage Gifts Guide: Best Gifts For Each Character
- Fire Emblem Engage Voice Actors
Fire Emblem Engage is now available at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide.
