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Fire Emblem: Three Houses will keep you busy for a long time. Just one playthrough can take at least 40 ours to get through, and with plenty of different routes to take, having a guide on hand will help you make the most of your time in this tactical RPG. With so much on offer, we've put together explanations that cover everything from marriage to levelling up and the best way to gain allies from other houses. Whether you new to Fire Emblem and you're trying to get to grips with all of the systems, or your veteran of the franchise and you're just need some general tips, we're here to help you get into fighting shape. 

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Here's our Fire Emblem: Three House review breaking down how it's how Intelligent Systems has created a masterclass in emotionally gripping tactics. While it might take a huge time investment to experience in full, it's more than worth it. 

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses Tips

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Nintendo's tactical masterpiece is buried in system upon system. It's easy for your mind to get boggled when you're trying to figure out how to fish, garden, fight, build friendships, use the blacksmith and so much more. Little things can get easily missed. Check out these Fire Emblem: Three Houses tips to get your on your way. 

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Beneath it's rough exterior of war and hardship, Three Houses is one big popularity contest. Half the game is about building relationships with a variety of students and other professors to get them to join your ranks. Use our Fire Emblem: Three houses likes and dislikes guide to figure out the right gifts and lost items to help sway those soldiers in your direction. 

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses lost items guide

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Lost items are key into getting into the hearts of your fellow soldiers. Return a long lost possession to one of your friends and they're bound to appreciate you more. Take advantage of our Fire Emblem: Three Houses lost items guide to help find who that pesky tattered coat and Thunderbird replica belong to. 

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While war may be all encompassing in the world of Fire Emblem, tea is everyone's favorite way of winding down and getting to know each other. You know it can't be as simple as grabbing a chair, pouring a cup, and relaxing though. Tea time is a minefield of conversations where the wrong topic can mean missed opportunities. Check out our Fire Emblem: Three Houses tea party guide to help you navigate the minefield of tea. 

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses New Game Plus guide

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The fun doesn't end when you finish your first run of Three Houses. This latest entry in the Fire Emblem series is packed with multiple routes, a large variety of recruitable students, and different missions that are exclusive to each house. You can easily play it for more than 200 hundreds if you want. The New Game Plus additions make it even easier a second time through and you can check out our Fire Emblem: Three Houses New Game Plus guide for all the info on what you unlock after beating the story once. 

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As everyone knows, love blossoms on the battlefield. But while you'll become close with as many soldiers you can make time for, you'll only be able to romance one. It takes effort to figure out who to pick (and how to woo said person) as you're fighting a war that's divided an entire continent. Check out our Fire Emblem: Three Houses romance guide to make love  a bit easier to conquer. 

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses class guide

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One of the greatest parts of the Fire Emblem franchise is watching your soldiers level up and grow into new class types. They gain new designs and abilities that transform them into bigger and better soldiers. Use our Fire Emblem: Three Heroes class guide to learn how to build the best army out there. 

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses recruitment guide

Fire Emblem: Three Houses recruitment guide

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Building your army and choosing who to fight alongside can be tough, especially as there are currently a whopping 33 recruitable characters to make your selection from. Follow our Fire Emblem: Three Houses recruitment guide to pick out the cream of the crop for your team, and we can also answer the question of how many students can you recruit in Fire Emblem: Three Houses so you know how big your squad can be.

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