Read this Fire Emblem: Three Houses guide on all story walkthroughs - includes monastery arc and time-skip arc, main story gameplay list, features, tips, routes, and endings!!!
Table of Contents
DLC: Cindered Shadows Chapter (Ashen Wolves Route)

| DLC - Cindered Shadows Chapter Story Walkthrough | |
|---|---|
The Fourth House(Chapter 1) | You investigate a tunnel leading down from the monastery ▶ A Skirmish In Abyss Battle Guide |
What Lies Beneath(Chapter 2) | You find an entire town, the Abyss right under your feet. Now they need your help ▶ Ambush In The Arena Battle Guide |
The Rite of Rising(Chapter 3) | You meet Aelfric, a Garreg Mach staff, who sends you off to find a legendary Chalice ▶ Ambush In The Arena Battle Guide |
Danger in the Dark(Chapter 4) | After finding the Chalice, you're trapped underground and need to escape ▶ A Harrowing Escape Battle Guide |
Betrayal(Chapter 5) | Aelfric has been kidnapped and you need to find a way to rescue him ▶ Besieged in the Chapel Ruins Battle Guide |
Return to Me(Chapter 6) | Go back down to the Holy Mausoleum to stop the Rite of Rising ▶ The Rite of Rising Battle Guide |
Wolf Pack(Chapter 7) | You give chase to your foe and face a Demonic Beast in the mausoleum ▶ A Beast in the Cathedral Battle Guide |
![]() | ▶What To Do After Beating DLC |
Prologue - White Clouds Chapter

| Prologue - White Clouds Chapter Story Walkthrough | |
|---|---|
Prologue | Game Start ~ You know more about the House Leaders |
Three Houses(Chapter1) | At the Garreg Mach Monastery with Jeralt ~ You gain knowledge of your Crest ▶ Rivalry of the Houses Battle Guide |
Familiar Scenery(Chapter 2) | Learning about life as a professor ~ Your month's mission is to fight against bandits ▶ Red Canyon Dominance Battle Strategy Guide |
Mutiny in the Mist (Chapter 3) | Prepare to quell Lord Lonato's rebellion against the Church of Seiros ▶ The Magdred Ambush Battle Strategy Guide |
The Goddess's Rite of Rebirth (Chapter 4) | Patrol and guard the monastery to stop the assassination plot against on of the Church VIPs ▶ Assault at the Rite of Rebirth Battle Strategy Guide |
Tower of Black Winds(Chapter 5) | The Gautier Heroes Relic has been stolen, storm the thieves' tower to retrieve it ▶ The Gautier Inheritance Battle Strategy Guide |
Rumors of a Reaper (Chapter 6) | Flayn has been kidnapped. You and your house help in searching for her. ▶ The Underground Chamber Battle Strategy Guide |
Field of the Eagle and Lion(Chapter 7) | Prepare for another battle between the Three Houses at the end of the month. ▶ Battle of the Eagle and Lion Battle Battle Strategy Guide |
The Flame in the Darkness (Chapter 8) | Rescue the village Remire from the attack of suspicious figures ▶︎ The Remire Calamity Battle Strategy Guide |
The Cause of Sorrow(Chapter 9) | Experience a ball and investigate mysterious happening in an abandoned chapel ▶︎ Salvation at the Chapel Battle Strategy Guide |
Where the Goddess Dwells (Chapter 10) | Avenge the death of Jeralt in a battle with his assassin. ▶︎ The Sealed Forest Snare Battle Strategy Guide |
Throne of Knowledge (Chapter 11) | Head down to the Holy Tomb to receive a revelation from the Goddess ▶︎ Conflict in the Holy Tomb Battle Strategy Guide |
To War(Chapter 12) | Defend the Monastery from an incoming attack by the Flame Emperor ▶︎ The Battle of Garreg Mach Battle Guide |
Outset Of a Power Struggle (Chapter 12 - Edelgard Route) | You made your decision, and must now face your former allies in battle. ▶︎ The Battle of Garreg Mach (Edelgard) Battle Guide |
Azure Moon Chapter (Blue Lion Route)

| Azure Moon Story Walkthrough Chart | |
|---|---|
Reunion at Dawn (Chapter 13) | Defeat the Thieves and liberate the small village |
The Delusional Prince(Chapter 14) | Defend Garreg Mach from an incoming attack from the Imperial army |
Valley of Torment (Chapter 15) | An ambush has been set out in Ailell as you meet your ally, Rodrigue. |
The Rose-Colored River (Chapter 16) | Make your way to the Leicester Alliance and defeat the enemies at the Great Bridge |
Blood of the Eagle and Lion (Chapter 17) | Prep yourself to face off with the Empire and the Alliance at another battle in Gronder |
The King's Triumphant Return(Chapter 18) | Reclaim the Kingdom Capital, Fhiardiad from the hands of the Empire's ally, Cornelia |
The Golden Deer's Plea (Chapter 19) | Come to Claude's rescue from Imperial army forces in the dock city of Derdriu |
The Impregnable Fortress(Chapter 20) | Take back Fort Merceus and defeat the Death Knight once for all |
Our Chosen Paths(Chapter 21) | Make your way to Enbarr to finally put a stop to Edelgard's war |
Oath of the Dagger(Chapter 22) | Take down Edelgard and end the war |
Verdant Wind Chapter (Golden Deer Route)

| Verdant Wind Story Walkthrough Chart | |
|---|---|
Reunion at Dawn(Chapter 13) | Reunite with Claude and the Golden Deer House after awaking from your 5-year slumber |
The Alliance Leader's Ambitions(Chapter 14) | Claude and the Alliance unite with the Church of Seiros, sparking a rebellion against the formidable Empire |
The Valley of Torment(Chapter 15) | The alliance seeks the help of Judith. But to do so, they must cross the notorious Ailell |
The Rose-Colored River(Chapter 16) | The Alliance and the Church of Seiros head off to capture the Great Bridge of Myrddin |
Blood of the Eagle and Lion(Chapter 17) | Claude, Dimitri, and Edelgard face-off in a climactic showdown at Gronder Field |
The Golden Scheme(Chapter 18) | The Alliance infiltrates the impregnable fortress Fort Merceus |
The Chaos of War(Chapter 19) | The Alliance and the Church of Seiros invade the imperial capital of Enbarr |
Conclusion of the Crossing Roads(Chapter 20) | The end of the war is in sight. But will Edelgard readily accept defeat? |
The City Without Light(Chapter 21) | Claude and the Alliance take the fight to Those Who Slither in the Dark |
Fodlan's New Dawn(Chapter 22) | The Alliance and the Church of Seiros confront the revived army of Nemesis |
Crimson Flower Chapter (Black Eagles - Edelgard Route)

| Crimson Flower Story Walkthrough Chart | |
|---|---|
Beyond Escape(Chapter 13) | Capture a strategic bridge as beachhead for the Empire's push into Leicester Alliance ▶ The Great Bridge Coup Battle Strategy Guide |
The Master Tactician(Chapter 14) | Defeat Claude at Derdriu to end the Leicester Alliance, while looking out for his many tricks ▶ Capturing Derdriu Battle Strategy Guide |
Tempest of Swords and Shields(Chapter 15) | Defend Garreg Mach against an attack from elite Church of Seiros taskforce ▶ Protecting Garreg Mach Battle Strategy Guide |
The Lady of Deceit(Chapter 16) | The Black Eagle Strike Force assaults the southern stronghold of Arianrhod ▶The Siege of Arianrhod Battle Guide |
Field of Revenge(Chapter 17) | Edelgard confronts Dimitri and Rhea in a decisive battle in the Tailtean Plains ▶Combat at Tailtean Plains Battle Guide |
To the End of a Dream(Chapter 18) | The Black Eagle Strike Team has Rhea cornered in Fhirdiad, the Kingdom Capital ▶The Fight for Fhirdiad Battle Guide |
Silver Snow Chapter (Church of Seiros Route)

| Silver Snow Story Walkthrough Chart | |
|---|---|
Reunion at Dawn(Chapter 13) | Awake from your slumber and head back to Garreg Mach to meet with your students |
A King Without a Kingdom(Chapter 14) | Making the Garreg Mach Monastery your battle headquarters, Empire forces try to disrupt your plans |
Valley of Torment(Chapter 15) | You seek help from the Alliance in the valley of Ailell where Kingdom troops await you |
The Rose-Colored River(Chapter 16) | Proceed to the Great Bridge of Myrddin and take it back from Imperial occupation |
The Impregnable Fortress(Chapter 17) | Your forces move towards Fort Merceus to fight against the Death Knight |
The Chaos of War(Chapter 18) | It's time to finally face Hubert & the Death Knight in the Imperial Capital of Enbarr |
Conclusion of Crossing Roads(Chapter 19) | Going into the inner parts of the Capital, you go through the ultimate battle with Edelgard |
The City Without Light(Chapter 20) | Receiving a hint from Hubert, you march towards Goneril to fight the secret society of darkness |
Following a Dream(Chapter 21) | Ready yourself for the final battle, and learn the truth behind your past |
About Fire Emblem: Three Houses Story
Three Nations At Peace In Fodlan

The story of Fire Emblem: Three Houses takes place in Fódlan, a continent with three rival nations - the Adrestian Empire, the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus, & the Leicester Alliance. In the beginning of the game, these nations are at peace.
Play As Byleth & Mentor Nation's Future Leaders

The main character of the story is Byleth, a previous mercenary, who was recruited to teach at the Officer's Academy in the Garreg Mach Monastery. Here you mentor students that lead three houses - each leader an heir to one of the three nations of Fódlan.
Unique Connection To Mysterious Sothis

As Byleth, you have a mysterious connection with a girl named Sothis. This central figure has mysterious time powers and only appears in your dreams. Memories of her past are lost & forgotten.
Pick A House To Represent

Aside from mentoring students, Byleth will need to pick a house to teach & represent. You can choose between the Black Eagles led by Edelgard, Blue Lions led by Dimitri, and Golden Deer led by Claude.
Experience Time-Skip 5 Years Into Future War

The 2nd time period in the game is the 5-year time-skip - the time where the three house leaders promised to meet again. However, this time, their three nations are now at war with each other.
The Fourth House
What Lies Beneath
The Rite of Rising
Danger in the Dark
Betrayal
Return to Me
Wolf Pack