Fire Emblem: Three Housesreeled in longtime fans and new ones to theFire Emblemfranchise back in 2017. Its characters quickly broke into the gacha-spinoffFire Emblem Heroes,and after the 2022 Nintendo Direct, it would seem they’ll be the stars of anotherFire Emblemspinoff:Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.
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While not the firstFire Emblem Warriorsgame to exist,Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesdoesn’t appear to have characters from otherFire Emblemgames. A recurring gaming mechanic in theFire Emblemworld is Supports, which are special conversations players can unlock between Character A and Character B by having them fight next to one another.GivenThree Houses' large cast of characters, it was impossible for everyone to have a Support Chain with one another. Some fans were even displeased that the House Leaders (Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude) did not interact beyond scripted, in-game events. Fans are hoping thatFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesremedies this by adding brand-new Support conversations for the House Leaders.
7Edelgard & Sylvain
Sylvain’s personality may remind some fans of previousFire Emblemcharacters Sain (FE7) and Inigo (FEA). He’s the type of character who will flirt with any woman he sees, which is undoubtedly something Edelgard may not find too appealing. However, below the surface, Sylvain has a lot to be upset about.
In a Support with Blue Lions' Mercedes inThree Houses, Sylvain mentions his absolute hatred for Crests and how theydestroyed the relationship between him and his brother, Miklan. He alludes to his family wanting him to marry so he can pass on his Crest. Anyone who’s playedThree Housesis well aware that Edelgard has a similar outlook on Crests. Edelgard’s reasons for disliking Crests versus Sylvain’s reasons are different, but they ultimately come to the same end: Crests need to be removed from Fodlan’s system.
Furthermore, Edelgard has absolutely no Supports with the Blue Lions inThree Houses. Sylvain may not be her first choice of person to speak with, but they could find some common ground in mutual dislike for Crests.
6Claude & Dedue
TheAzure Moonroute, along with some of Dedue’s Supports, reveals that Dedue was the sole survivor in the Tragedy of Duscur. Unfortunately for Dedue,being from Duscur made him an easy targetfor the more-biased people of Fodlan, particularly Faerghus.
Claude mentions that he faced prejudice for being half-Almyran and half-Fodlan from both Almyra and Fodlan. His main goal is to unite Fodlan and break down the borders between its neighboring countries. While Dedue believes Dimitri can make a better world, there’s nothing stopping him from finding common ground with Claude in a well-written Support.
5Dimitri & Dorothea
Before the timeskip, Dorothea is focused on marrying a rich noble to take care of her for the rest of her life. The tragedies of war soon catch up to her though, and by the timeskip,Dorothea’s priorities are shifted. It’s difficult to tell where exactlyFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopestakes place. Some theorize it’s during the five years Byleth was asleep, while others believe it’s set in an alternate universe where Byleth is from the original timeline. Regardless, Dorothea could have an interesting Support with Dimitri for a few reasons.
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Dorothea has a deep-rooted hatred for the nobility, due to her past. However, her Supports with Ferdinand show she is able to overcome this bias once she gets to really know someone.Dimitri certainly fits the “noble” description, but he’s far from arrogant and doesn’t wave around his title to anyone who speaks with him. If Dorothea brought Dimitri’s attention to how unfairly the poor were being treated, it could strengthen his resolve to make a better world where the strong help the weak. Just like Edelgard, who has no Supports with anyone from the Blue Lions, Dimitri was unable to have Supports with anyone from the Adrestian Empire. Having one inFEW: 3Hwould be nice for players to see.
4Claude & Hubert
Behind his smiles and good nature, Claude is a tactician. He knows how to play people and always thinks ahead, which Hubert would find both admirable and threatening. TheCrimson FlowerandVerdant Windroutes reveal that Claude and Hubert have some form of respect toward one another.
InCrimson Flower,Hubert commends Claude for thinking aheadin the battle at Derdriu.Verdant Windhas Hubert leaving behind a letter about Shambhala, implying that he trusted Claude and the Golden Deer to finish off the real threat: Those Who Slither in the Dark. This makes Claude realize that Hubert may not have been the bad guy he’d always thought him to be. Despite having little to no interaction inThree Houseswith each other, there are in-game scenes that showcase Claude and Hubert’s similarities. If they’re forced to fight on the same side inFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, they’d make quite a team.
3Claude & Edelgard
At a first impression, it may not seem like Claude and Edelgard have a lot in common. However, they share common ideals and goals. They both want to create a world where everyone’s equal, to abolish the noble hierarchy and, most importantly, shed light on the false teachings of Seiros. These two have a lot in common andCrimson Flowereven pushes for players to spare Claude.
Where Edelgard and Claude clash is theirmethodsof achieving their goals.Edelgard is someone who believes “the ends justify the means.“If she has to stand atop a mountain of corpses just to create a better world, she’ll do so without hesitating. Claude, on the other hand, would rather spare the pointless slaughter of innocents and find a way to unite the world in a more peaceful manner. Seeing this conflict come up between them would make for an interesting chain of Supports where they could ultimately learn about one another’s motivations and reasons for doing what they do.
2Dimitri & Claude
Dimitri and Claude’s relationship is something that was unexplored inFire Emblem: Three Houses. Their relationship wasn’t fueled by misunderstanding and hatred like Dimitri and Edelgard’s, but it didn’t have a whole lot to go on either. Despite this,Dimitri and Claude are a popular duothat fandom likes to explore because of their potential. Having a Support between them inThree Hopeswould do some good and show what could’ve been in their debut game.
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One thing Dimitri and Claude have in common is their desire to avoid killing innocents to bring about change in the world. Dimitri doesn’t seem to agree with some of Claude’s tactics, but if he came to understand that Claude would do anything to make sure no harm befalls his friends, then he may be a bit more receptive.
1Dimitri & Edelgard
Out of the House Leaders inThree Houses, Dimitri and Edelgard’s stories are so tightly woven with one another that it’s almost a shock they weren’t able to Support at all. InAzure Moon, Edelgard serves as the final boss, while inCrimson Flower, Dimitri stands in between her and Rhea.The Ashen Wolves DLChas them interacting a little in Abyss, but a Support conversation could give them much more.
It’s hard to determine which routeFEW: 3His following, but hopefully it’s one where Edelgard and Dimitri can talk to each other without drawing their weapons. Their shared past is more than enough to build a Support on, but there are plenty of other topics a Dimitri and Edelgard Support could cover.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesis set to release for Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2025.
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