: Battles take place on a chessboard-like grid where players move units to complete objectives, such as "Routing the Enemy" or "Defeating the Boss".
: A hallmark of the series where characters defeated in battle are permanently removed from the party, making unit survival essential. fire emblem - search results
: Characters build bonds both on and off the battlefield, which provides combat bonuses and, in some games, can lead to marriage and child units who inherit stats and skills. Signature Mechanics by Entry : Battles take place on a chessboard-like grid