Recruitment
First recruitment? Give one gift to reveal the Recruit option.Recruitment in 4 steps →
8Renown level
3Bond with the current route's protagonist
3000GPay during negotiationsParalogueClear the paralogue firstTime limitedHas a date windowStory rewardJoins through the main story without recruitment
Renown 2–55 charactersLow requirements
Yang JieCHP 50、Res 40, durable for a healer and can heal at range; average healing and accuracy32From Chapter 3Quiz
Encounter from Part I, Chapter 3. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 3 and bond 2 with Cai. Answer the three questions with “Cheese”, “A full-moon night”, then any answer for the third.
- NegotiateAnswer the first two questions with Cheese and The night of a full moon; any answer works for the third
- Tip
Young GhoshBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
NoctulaBHP 50、Str、Spd 45 gauntlet-and-axe frontline unit, easy to recruit on all three routes; personal skill has a small effect; Res 2041From Chapter 3
Available from Part I, Chapter 3. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 4 and support 1 with Cai.
- Tip
Protection FigurineAvailable at Niiza Port market for 200G each. Only support 1 is required on this route; check the requirements after the first gift.
MajideDHP 65、Str 50; when an axe is equipped, Str +3；Spd 20、Res 10, total growth 260, the lowest of all units52From Chapter 5Quiz
Available from Part I, Chapter 5. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 5 and support 2 with Cai. Answer I need it to every question.
- NegotiateAnswer “Need it” to every question
- TipYoung GhoshBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
HalvinCDex 60 bow knight, Hit +2 per combat (up to +30);Str 35、HP 35, with low damage and durability53From Chapter 4
Dates×10
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 5 and support 3 with Cai. Hand over Dates×10。
- NegotiateDates×10
- Tip
Mellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. DatesRequires 10. Huge Hairy Beasts, available from Chapter 8 on 7/20, rewards 2; grow them to reach 10. The quest's 2 alone are insufficient for negotiation.
MikaelaBHP 50、Str 45, Hit +10 against adjacent enemies;Dex 35、Res 25, the weakest link on Dietrich's route53From Chapter 53000G
Recruitable. Encounter recorded from Part I, Chapter 5; joining requirements still apply after the character appears. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv5 and bond Lv3 with Cai. Pay 3000G in negotiation. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:
Coffee Pastries, available for 30G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Negotiate3000G
Renown 6–819 characters
NydineDCan pass through foes while mounted, useful for surprise attacks; Str40 and low defenses, easily replaced by other cavalry units.61From Chapter 3
Bronze Axe×2
Available from Part I, Chapter 3. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 6 and support 1 with Cai. Hand over Bronze Axe×2。
- NegotiateBronze Axe×2
- Tip
Sharp FishhookAvailable at Alecto market for 100G each. Only support 1 is required on this route; check the requirements after the first gift. Negotiation requiresBronze Axe2 weapons, sold at the Imperial Capital Armory for 500G each. Set aside enough for negotiation; a single observed shop stock may fall short.
NuzzuoBStr 50、Spd An archer with 55; Attack +3 against effective/super-effective targets. Very low defenses; joins after Part I, Chapter 662From Chapter 7
Iron Bow×3
Available from Part I, Chapter 7, 7/1. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 6 and Bond 2 with Cai. Give Iron Bow×3。
- NegotiateIron Bow×3
- Tip
GarumBuy from the gift merchant at the Lower District Tavern in Imperial Capital Dagsion for 50G each. Gifts or meals raise the bond with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist at the meal. Negotiation requiresIron Bow3 weapons, sold at the Imperial Capital Armory for 1500G each. Set aside enough for negotiation; a single observed shop stock may fall short.
NinaeBHit and avoid +10 against mages, also benefits allies, and can heal at range; StrSpdDexWeaker than Seteth.63From Chapter 3
Paradise Fish×1
Recruitable. Contact is recorded from Part I, Chapter 3; joining requirements still apply once available. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv6 and Bond Lv3 with Cai. GiveParadise Fish1 fish; obtained at Lake Brontes. Finish before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route; normal recruitment is unavailable in the War Arc. Gift options:
Tales of Adventure, with a recorded price of 300G at Seaside City Alecto Market.
- NegotiateParadise Fish×1
SetethCMain physical stat growths 40–45,Mag 30、Res 35, 50% chance to strike first in the first enemy-phase combat; no standout strength, cannot be recruited in Dietrich's story63From Chapter 3
Quest
Recruitable. Accept the recruitment quest from Chapter 4, 03/01; joins only after completing it and reporting back. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv6 and support Lv3 with Cai. Accept Seteth's Request, defeat the target at Mount Ouranos, then report back in the city. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: 
School Scandal, available for 200G at Fortified City of Mons market.
- Quest“Seteth’s Request” (available 3/1–11/27)
NezhaBStr45 or 55 undecided,Dex50, with a 50% chance of Attack +3 when initiating;Resis low; difficult to recruit.63From Chapter 4
Sandworm Meat×3
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 6 and support 3 with Cai. Hand over Sandworm Meat×3。
- NegotiateSandworm Meat×3
- Tip
Pickled VegetablesBuy at Zoste Settlement Market for 100G each. Gifts or meals raise the bond with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist at the meal. Sandworm MeatRequires 3. Sold at Kira Village Market for 300G each; 3 cost 900G in total. Can also be obtained from sandworms in Heretics’ Cave.
EsmeraldaSStr、HP 55 plus “Brawn” reduces weight, and thrown-spear combat arts work at both close and long range; Reslow, vulnerable to mages72From Chapter 5Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment quest is available from Chapter 5, 03/15; joining requires completing it and reporting back. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv7 and Bond Lv2 with Cai. Accept Esmeralda's Request, defeat the ferocious sea beast at Cape Damasen, then report back in town. Finish before this route's main battle in Chapter 12; standard recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options include
Ginji Cervi, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Quest“Esmeralda's Request” (available 3/15–11/27)
AlexandraBSpd 55、Lck Flier with 50; Hit and Avoid +5 per nearby ally;HP 30; very fragile72From Chapter 7
Available from Part I, Chapter 7. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 7 and support 2 with Cai.
- TipGarumBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
GoliathBStr60、Def50, very durable against physical attacks;Spd15、Reslow, leaving the unit vulnerable to mages in Part III.73From Chapter 3
Giants' Meat×3
Recruitable. Contact is recorded from Part I, Chapter 3; joining requirements still apply once available. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv7 and Bond Lv3 with Cai. GiveGiants' Meat3 items. Cai cannot reach the western desert's giant farming area in Part I; check exchanges at the trading company in the Maritime City of Alecto, and
Meat Crate; randomMeat CrateA single visit may not provide enough. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:
Energizing Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateGiants' Meat×3
LorettaBSpd 55，HP Avo +10 at half or higher, an avoid tank;Strand HP is low; a single hit can be devastating73From Chapter 3
Iron Sword×3
Recruitable. Recorded from Part I, Chapter 3; must still meet the joining requirements once available. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv7 and support Lv3 with Cai. Negotiate by handing over Iron Sword3 weapons. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: 
Fragrant Pastries, available for 30G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateIron Sword×3
DadaoCStr55、Def45, Attack +5 when neither side can make a follow-up attack;SpdResis low, and strength ratings differ.73From Chapter 4
Kothar Gar×2
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 7 and support 3 with Cai. Hand over Kothar Gar×2。
- NegotiateKothar Gar×2
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. Kothar GarUses 2 fish. Found through exploration at Alcyoneus Bridge beside the capital or Lake Kothar to the south.
JasmineCA counterattacking armored unit with Hit +20 when attacked;Str 40、Spd 30, with low damage and vulnerability to follow-ups81From Chapter 62000G
Available from Part I, Chapter 6, 5/8. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and support 1 with Cai. Pay 2000G.
- Negotiate2000G
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant in the lower tavern of the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. This route only requires support 1; check the requirements after the first gift.
LilianBDex55、Lck50; gains attack at maximum hit; Str35; lacks strong multi-hit attacks, making damage output easy to replace.82From Chapter 45000G
Recruitable. Encounter recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply after the character appears. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv8 and bond Lv2 with Cai. Pay 5000G in negotiation. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:
Rare Spices, recorded for sale at 500G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- Negotiate5000G
FiannaCMag 55, the highest of all characters; healing scales withLckChance to preserve a use;Spd 30、Lck 25, limited spell list83From Chapter 43000G
Recruitable. Encounter recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply after the character appears. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv8 and bond Lv3 with Cai. Pay 3000G in negotiation. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:
Volcano Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Negotiate3000G
LysanderCSpd50, Avoid +15 when initiating combat; stacks after killsSpd；StrDexunremarkable, weaker among the starting team.83From Chapter 4
Iron Spear×5
Recruitable. Recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; must still meet the joining requirements once available. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv8 and support Lv3 with Cai. Negotiate by handing over Iron Spear5 weapons. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: 
Imitation Medal; a purchase at 300G is recorded at Whill Village Market.
- NegotiateIron Spear×5
OlympiaAMag 50, Crit +10 with magic equipped, a healer balancing offense and defense;Spd 35 makes follow-ups unreliable; very hard to recruit outside Leda's route83From Chapter 4Quest
First reach renown 8 and support 3 with Cai, then complete requests 1–3 in order. Retrieve the item and report back each time; the unit joins after the third return. Finish before the Chapter 12 main battle.
- QuestOlympia's Request (available 3/15–11/27)
- Quest“Olympia's Request 2” (available 3/15–11/27)
- Quest“Olympia's Request 3” (available 3/15–11/27)
- Tip
Common CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant in the lower tavern of the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Raise support with this route's protagonist through gifts or meals; the protagonist must share the table. Go to Daybreak Plains to find
Scarlet Firedrops, report back, then accept request 2. Go to Klytius Plains to find
Aurum Rose, then report back and accept Request 3. Go to Valuhara Mine and pick up the 
Azure Heart, then return to the Imperial Capital and hand it to the requester. Accept the relevant request before searching for its special materials.
SimonCHP、Str、Lckall 50, lethal damage usesLckChance to retain 1 HP；Spd 35、Res 2583From Chapter 4500GCoin toss
Recruitable. Encounters are recorded from Part I, Chapter 4, but joining requirements still apply. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv8 and support Lv3 with Cai. Pay 500G per coin toss and choose “Tails.” Finish before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route; normal recruitment is unavailable in the War Arc. Gift options:
Pickled Bulbs; a purchase at 100G is recorded at Achnyu Village Market.
- NegotiatePay 500G and choose tails for the coin toss
ZarconeDDex60, Hit +10 with axes, butStronly 30; high accuracy cannot make up for low damage.83From Chapter 510GBargain
Available from Part I, Chapter 5. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 8 and support 3 with Cai. Reject the first three offers of 10000G, 1000G, and 100G, then pay 10G.
- NegotiateReject the first three offers of 10000G, 1000G and 100G, then pay 10G
- Tip
Odd Vegetable SeedsBuy at Zoste Settlement Market for 50G each. Gifts or meals raise the bond with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist at the meal.
KirocBHP、Spd An archer with 55, gaining Attack and Crit against enemies with status effects; only proficient in bows,Res 1583From Chapter 6
Pure Water×8
Available from Part I, Chapter 6, 5/1. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and Bond 3 with Cai. Give Pure Water×8。
- NegotiatePure Water×8
- TipYoung GhoshAvailable from the Gift Merchant at the Lower City Tavern, Imperial Capital Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts or dining raise bonds with this route's protagonist; the protagonist must join the meal. The capital's Item Shop stocksPure WaterSold at 500G per bottle; this route requires 8 bottles, costing 4000G in total.
InyoniBStr 50; when a bow is equipped, Str +3 heavy archer;Spd 35 makes follow-ups difficult; joins after Part I, Chapter 783From Chapter 86000G
Available from Part I, Chapter 8, 7/10. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and support 3 with Cai. Pay 6000G.
- Negotiate6000G
- TipSharp FishhookBuy at the market in the maritime capital, Alecto, for 100G each. Raise support with this route's protagonist through gifts or meals; the protagonist must share the table.
Renown 9–1012 charactersHighest requirements
PeppeDSpd 60 avoid specialist, but HP、Stronly 30, so failing to dodge is dangerous; requires clearing Bertrand's paralogue first91From Chapter 3Bertrand's Paralogue: Friendly Match with Brigid's KingTime limited
Clear Bertrand's paralogue, then reach Renown 9 and Bond 1 with Cai. This route's paralogue is available 9/17–9/25. Meeting Peppe early does not mean recruitment is already available.
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Bertrand's Paralogue: Friendly Match with Brigid's King
- Time limitedBertrand's paralogue is available 9/17–9/25; missing it prevents recruiting Peppe on this route. Even after clearing it, formally recruit Peppe before Part I ends.
- Tip
Select CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant in the lower tavern of the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. This route only requires support 1; check the requirements after the first gift.
SofiaSHealing +10, healing range +2 at level 35. Excellent healer, but offers little else.93From Chapter 3
Available from Part I, Chapter 3. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 9 and support 3 with Cai.
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
LudiaCSpd 55, Attack speed +3 when initiating combat, excelling at follow-ups and dodging;Str 35、Res 20, with low total growth of 30593From Chapter 4Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment quest is available from Chapter 6, 04/20; complete it and report back to join. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv9 and Bond Lv3 with Cai. Accept “Ludia's Request,” speak to the person at Callianeira Port, then return to report to Ludia. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment is unavailable in the War Arc. Gift options include
The Works of Dante, recorded for sale at 300G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- QuestLudia's Request (available 4/20–11/27)
MuAThe personal skill improves stat gains on level-up,HP、Str、Spd、DexGrowth rates are all 50 (Def 40、Lck 30); starts weak but blooms late, suited to training different classes across routes before merging93From Chapter 4
Glirmosa×3
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 9 and support 3 with Cai. Hand over Glirmosa×3。
- NegotiateGlirmosa×3
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. GlirmosaRequires 3. A rare find is recorded on Breeze Hill near the capital; cultivate more after obtaining the first.
SiroccoSUses swords and both black and white magic. Restores 5 HP after combat for strong sustained damage.93From Chapter 5Quest
Recruitable. Recruitment request available from Chapter 5, 03/15; complete it and report back to join. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv9 and bond Lv3 with Cai. Accept Sirocco's Request, cross the Masked Woods to obtain the Copy of the Poet’s Monument at the Secret Altar, then return it in town. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:Energizing Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- QuestSirocco's Request (available 3/15–11/27)
BenditzCHit +20 and Smash count +2 as a charioteer: a dedicated chariot driver whose personal skill stops working outside that class93From Chapter 6
Available from Part I, Chapter 6. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 9 and support 3 with Cai.
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
CataniaASpd 55; Hit +20 when attack speed exceeds the foe’s by 3, making a flying evasion tank;HP and strength are low103From Chapter 3
Available from Part I, Chapter 3. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 10 and support 3 with Cai.
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
DanteCAllies within 2 spaces scale withChaChance to gain hit and critical avoid; uses both black and white magic; HP 30、Def 20; extremely fragile, with divided opinions103From Chapter 38000G
Recruitable. Encounter recorded from Part I, Chapter 3; joining requirements still apply after the character appears. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv10 and bond Lv3 with Cai. Pay 8000G in negotiation. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:
Southern Coffee, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Negotiate8000G
DiegoCDex A bow-and-sword unit with 60 and Hit/Crit +10 on follow-ups; requires Orchel's paralogue to recruit and joins late103From Chapter 3Orchel's Paralogue: Orchel's Regret
Recruitable. Available to meet early, but joining requires the prerequisite paralogue. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv10 and support Lv3 with Cai. Complete Orchel's Paralogue: Orchel's Regret first, allow travel time, then return to negotiate. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; normal recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options include
Decorative Arrows, recorded for sale at 600G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Orchel's Paralogue: Orchel's Regret
IoCCavalry gains Protection +3 and Dodge +30 when initiating combat; cheap to recruit in Dietrich's story;Str 40、Spd 35 makes damage output difficult103From Chapter 34000G
Available from Part I, Chapter 3. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 10 and Bond Level 3 with Cai. Pay 4000G.
- Negotiate4000G
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
JesterCSpd 60; a dodge tank that gains attack after dodging; Str 35 damage is rather low; recruiting him requires three requests103From Chapter 3Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment request is available from Chapter 3, 02/20; report completion before the unit can join. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv10 and support Lv3 with Cai. Complete Jester's three hunts in order: Dada Plains → Valhalla Mine → Whispering Peak. Return to report after each before accepting the next. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; normal recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeGarum, available for 50G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Quest“Jester’s Request” (available 2/20–11/27)
- Quest“Jester's Request 2” (available 2/20–11/27)
- Quest“Jester's Request 3” (available 2/20–11/27)
UrsulaCAllies within 2 tiles can use the item bag directly; excels at swords and bows;Str 35; requires Talimun's paralogue first, and cannot be recruited in Leda's story103From Chapter 4QuizTalimun's Paralogue: Secret of the Vanished Carriage
Recruitable. Can be contacted early, but joining requires the prerequisite paralogue. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv10 and Bond Lv3 with Cai. Complete Talimun's Paralogue: Secret of the Vanished Carriage, then return to town and answer “Yes” to all three negotiation questions. Finish before this route's main battle in Chapter 12; standard recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeCoffee Pastries, available for 30G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateAnswer yes to every question
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Talimun's Paralogue: Secret of the Vanished Carriage
22 characters unavailable in Cai's story
Cannot be recruited in Part I (may appear as a guest or enemy)
Talimun
Anatolia
Bertrand
Orchel
Centurio
Aswan
Tahonia
KlapkaPlayable in the prologue and Part III; cannot be recruited on any of the four Part I routes
Eshmel
Hong Hua
TroyThe four protagonists cannot be recruited in another protagonist’s Part I; guest or enemy appearances do not count as recruitment
Joins through the story only on the Theodora route in Part I; no recruitment option on this route
Bonaventure
TobiasCharacters who join conditionally in Part II; their requests can be prepared in Part I, but they cannot join then
Nathan
CreekIn Part I, joins through the story only on Dietrich's route, or can be recruited on Leda's route after completing Dietrich's paralogue; unavailable for recruitment on this route
FabioCai's route lacks Leda's paralogue required for recruitment, so this unit cannot be recruited on this route
BuccarCannot be recruited because Anatolia’s paralogue, a recruitment prerequisite, is unavailable on this route
Sha LanRecruitable only on Dietrich's route in Part I; other routes cannot recruit even after clearing Bertrand's paralogue
GaitzStory rewardJoins through the main story without recruitment
Renown 2–54 charactersLow requirements
IoCCavalry gains Protection +3 and Dodge +30 when initiating combat; cheap to recruit in Dietrich's story;Str 40、Spd 35 makes damage output difficult32From Chapter 4800G
Encounter from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 3 and bond 2 with Dietrich. Pay 800G.
- Negotiate800G
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
KirocBHP、Spd An archer with 55, gaining Attack and Crit against enemies with status effects; only proficient in bows,Res 1541From Chapter 6Pure Water×3
Available from Part I, Chapter 6, 5/1. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 4 and Bond 1 with Dietrich. Give Pure Water×3。
- NegotiatePure Water×3
- TipYoung GhoshBuy from the gift merchant in Imperial Capital Dagsion's lower tavern for 50G each. This route requires only 1 support; check the conditions immediately after the first gift. The capital item shop has Pure WaterSold at 500G per bottle; this route requires 3 bottles, costing 1500G in total.
NydineDCan pass through foes while mounted, useful for surprise attacks; Str40 and low defenses, easily replaced by other cavalry units.52From Chapter 4Bronze Axe×2
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 5 and Bond Level 2 with Dietrich. Hand over Bronze Axe×2。
- NegotiateBronze Axe×2
- TipSharp FishhookBuy at the market in the Maritime City of Alecto, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. Negotiation requiresBronze Axe2 weapons, sold at the Imperial Capital Armory for 500G each. Set aside enough for negotiation; a single observed shop stock may fall short.
UltandCStrong with spears and white magic; heals adjacent allies after combat. A weak spell list makes replacement by other mages easy.53From Chapter 4Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment quest is available from Chapter 4, 03/27; joining requires completing it and reporting back. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv5 and Bond Lv3 with Dietrich. Accept Ultand's Request, find the Box of Gifts in Kroios Fortress, then return to town and deliver it personally. Finish before this route's main battle in Chapter 12; standard recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options include
Strong Seasonings, recorded for sale at 200G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- QuestUltand's Request (available 3/27–11/27)
Renown 6–822 characters
NoctulaBHP 50、Str、Spd 45 gauntlet-and-axe frontline unit, easy to recruit on all three routes; personal skill has a small effect; Res 2061From Chapter 4
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 6 and Bond 1 with Dietrich.
- TipProtection FigurineAvailable at Niiza Port market for 200G each. Only support 1 is required on this route; check the requirements after the first gift.
GoliathBStr60、Def50, very durable against physical attacks;Spd15、Reslow, leaving the unit vulnerable to mages in Part III.63From Chapter 4Giants' Meat×3
Recruitable. Contact is recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; recruitment requirements still apply after appearing. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv6 and support Lv3 with Dietrich. Hand overGiants' Meat3 items. Fight giants at the western Sand-Shadow Fort to gather materials ahead of the required chapter. Complete this before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route; standard recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeEnergizing Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateGiants' Meat×3
JesterCSpd 60; a dodge tank that gains attack after dodging; Str 35 damage is rather low; recruiting him requires three requests63From Chapter 4Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment request is available from Chapter 4, 03/27; report completion before the unit can join. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv6 and support Lv3 with Dietrich. Complete Jester's three hunts in order: Dada Plains → Valhalla Mine → Whispering Peak. Return to report after each before accepting the next. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; normal recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeGarum, available for 50G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Quest“Jester’s Request” (available 3/27–11/27)
- Quest“Jester's Request 2” (available 3/27–11/27)
- Quest“Jester's Request 3” (available 3/27–11/27)
LysanderCSpd50, Avoid +15 when initiating combat; stacks after killsSpd；StrDexunremarkable, weaker among the starting team.63From Chapter 4Iron Spear×5
Recruitable. Contact is recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply once available. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv6 and Bond Lv3 with Dietrich. Negotiate by givingIron Spear5 weapons. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: Imitation Medal; a purchase at 300G is recorded at Whill Village Market.
- NegotiateIron Spear×5
OlympiaAMag 50, Crit +10 with magic equipped, a healer balancing offense and defense;Spd 35 makes follow-ups unreliable; very hard to recruit outside Leda's route63From Chapter 4Quest
First reach Renown 6 and support 3 with Dietrich, then complete Requests 1–3 in order. Fetch the item and report back all three times; joins only after the third hand-in. Finish before the Chapter 12 main battle.
- QuestOlympia's Request (available 4/11–11/27)
- Quest“Olympia's Request 2” (available 4/11–11/27)
- Quest“Olympia's Request 3” (available 4/11–11/27)
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant in the lower tavern of the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Raise support with this route's protagonist through gifts or meals; the protagonist must share the table. Go to Daybreak Plains to findScarlet Firedrops, then report back and accept Request 2. Buy at Baina Oasis:Aurum Rose; report back to accept Request 3. Go to Azure Crystal Cave to findAzure Heart, then return to the Imperial Capital and hand it to the requester. Accept the relevant request before searching for its special materials.
BenditzCHit +20 and Smash count +2 as a charioteer: a dedicated chariot driver whose personal skill stops working outside that class72From Chapter 5
Available from Part I, Chapter 5. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 7 and Bond 2 with Dietrich.
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
FiannaCMag 55, the highest of all characters; healing scales withLckChance to preserve a use;Spd 30、Lck 25, limited spell list73From Chapter 43000G
Recruitable. Encounter recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply after the character appears. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv7 and bond Lv3 with Dietrich. Pay 3000G in negotiation. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:Volcano Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Negotiate3000G
MuAThe personal skill improves stat gains on level-up,HP、Str、Spd、DexGrowth rates are all 50 (Def 40、Lck 30); starts weak but blooms late, suited to training different classes across routes before merging73From Chapter 4Glirmosa×3
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 7 and Bond Level 3 with Dietrich. Hand over Glirmosa×3。
- NegotiateGlirmosa×3
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. GlirmosaRequires 3; gather through exploration at western Giant's Hill, Augas Pass, the Back Mountain Path, or Forest of No Return.
SimonCHP、Str、Lckall 50, lethal damage usesLckChance to retain 1 HP；Spd 35、Res 2573From Chapter 4500GCoin toss
Recruitable. Encounter recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply after the character appears. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv7 and bond Lv3 with Dietrich. Pay 500G for each coin toss and choose “Tails”. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:Pickled Bulbs; a purchase at 100G is recorded at Achnyu Village Market.
- NegotiatePay 500G and choose tails for the coin toss
UrsulaCAllies within 2 tiles can use the item bag directly; excels at swords and bows;Str 35; requires Talimun's paralogue first, and cannot be recruited in Leda's story73From Chapter 4QuizTalimun's Paralogue: Secret of the Vanished Carriage
Recruitable. Can be encountered early, but joining requires the prerequisite paralogue. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv7 and bond Lv3 with Dietrich. Complete Talimun's Paralogue: Secret of the Vanished Carriage first, then return to town and answer “Yes” to all three negotiation questions. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:Coffee Pastries, available for 30G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateAnswer yes to every question
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Talimun's Paralogue: Secret of the Vanished Carriage
- TipComplete Talimun's Paralogue: Secret of the Vanished Carriage, then return to town and answer “Yes” to all three negotiation questions. If doing Bertrand's and Talimun's paralogues back to back in Chapter 9, allow time to return and recruit; otherwise handle it on returning in Chapter 10.
ZarconeDDex60, Hit +10 with axes, butStronly 30; high accuracy cannot make up for low damage.73From Chapter 410GBargain
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 7 and Bond Level 3 with Dietrich. Reject the first three offers of 10000G, 1000G and 100G, then pay 10G.
- NegotiateReject the first three offers of 10000G, 1000G and 100G, then pay 10G
- TipOdd Vegetable SeedsBuy at Zoste Settlement Market for 50G each. Gifts or meals raise the bond with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist at the meal.
CataniaASpd 55; Hit +20 when attack speed exceeds the foe’s by 3, making a flying evasion tank;HP and strength are low81From Chapter 4
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and Bond 1 with Dietrich.
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant in the lower tavern of the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. This route only requires support 1; check the requirements after the first gift.
DanteCAllies within 2 spaces scale withChaChance to gain hit and critical avoid; uses both black and white magic; HP 30、Def 20; extremely fragile, with divided opinions82From Chapter 48000G
Recruitable. Encounter recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply after the character appears. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv8 and bond Lv2 with Dietrich. Pay 8000G in negotiation. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:Southern Coffee, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Negotiate8000G
LilianBDex55、Lck50; gains attack at maximum hit; Str35; lacks strong multi-hit attacks, making damage output easy to replace.82From Chapter 45000G
Recruitable. Encounter recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply after the character appears. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv8 and bond Lv2 with Dietrich. Pay 5000G in negotiation. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:Rare Spices, recorded for sale at 500G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- Negotiate5000G
BuccarBDamage taken is always 90%; armored movement +1 helps reach the front; Spd、Resis low, with clear strengths and weaknesses in matchups83From Chapter 4Leda's Paralogue: Diversionary TacticsTime limited
Recruitable. Complete Leda’s paralogue first; the recorded encounter in month 3 is not the joining date. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv8 and support Lv3 with Dietrich. Complete Leda’s Paralogue: Diversionary Tactics, return to town, and negotiate in person; if unavailable, check how far Leda’s team has progressed toward defeat in the main story. Finish before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route; normal recruitment is unavailable in the War Arc. Gift options:
Jade Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Leda's Paralogue: Diversionary Tactics
- Time limitedAccept Leda's paralogue before 9/7 to be safe
GuzranSA swordsman obtained early in Cai's story; Str、Dex、Spd all meet the thresholds; personal skill “Hot-Headed” randomly boosts Hit, Avoid, or Critical; Res 20 leaves the unit vulnerable to mages83From Chapter 4
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and Bond 3 with Dietrich.
- TipYoung GhoshBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
MajideDHP 65、Str 50; when an axe is equipped, Str +3；Spd 20、Res 10, total growth 260, the lowest of all units83From Chapter 4Quiz
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 8 and support 3 with Dietrich. Answer “Yes, I need it” to every question.
- NegotiateAnswer “Need it” to every question
- TipYoung GhoshBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
NinaeBHit and avoid +10 against mages, also benefits allies, and can heal at range; StrSpdDexWeaker than Seteth.83From Chapter 4Paradise Fish×1
Recruitable. Contact is recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; recruitment requirements still apply after appearing. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv8 and support Lv3 with Dietrich. Hand overParadise Fish1 fish; obtained at Lake Brontes. Finish before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route; normal recruitment is unavailable in the War Arc. Gift options:Tales of Adventure, with a recorded price of 300G at Seaside City Alecto Market.
- NegotiateParadise Fish×1
PeppeDSpd 60 avoid specialist, but HP、Stronly 30, so failing to dodge is dangerous; requires clearing Bertrand's paralogue first83From Chapter 4Bertrand's Paralogue: Friendly Match with Brigid's KingTime limited
Clear Bertrand's paralogue first, then reach Renown 8 and bond 3 with Dietrich. This route's paralogue is available only on 9/17; plan ahead. Meeting Peppe early does not mean recruitment is already possible.
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Bertrand's Paralogue: Friendly Match with Brigid's King
- Time limitedBertrand's paralogue is available only on 9/17; missing it prevents recruiting Peppe on that route. Even after completing it, formally recruit her before Part I ends.
- TipSelect CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
PeterADex60, bow combat art range +1; available from the start of Cai's route, strong in Part I but falls behind in Part III.83From Chapter 4Quest
Recruitable. Accept the recruitment quest from Chapter 4, 03/27; joins only after completing it and reporting back. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv8 and support Lv3 with Dietrich. Accept Peter's Request, then go to Mount Aegina to obtain the fabled 
Ginji, then return to the city and hand it to the character. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: Garum, available for 50G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Quest“Peter's Request” (available 3/27–11/27)
AlexandraBSpd 55、Lck Flier with 50; Hit and Avoid +5 per nearby ally;HP 30; very fragile83From Chapter 7
Available from Part I, Chapter 7. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and Bond 3 with Dietrich.
- TipGarumBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
InyoniBStr 50; when a bow is equipped, Str +3 heavy archer;Spd 35 makes follow-ups difficult; joins after Part I, Chapter 783From Chapter 86000G
Available from Part I, Chapter 8, 7/10. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and support 3 with Dietrich. Pay 6000G.
- Negotiate6000G
- TipSharp FishhookBuy at the market in the maritime capital, Alecto, for 100G each. Raise support with this route's protagonist through gifts or meals; the protagonist must share the table.
Renown 9–1013 charactersHighest requirements
NuzzuoBStr 50、Spd An archer with 55; Attack +3 against effective/super-effective targets. Very low defenses; joins after Part I, Chapter 691From Chapter 8Iron Bow×2
Available from Part I, Chapter 8, 7/1. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 9 and Bond 1 with Dietrich. Give Iron Bow×2。
- NegotiateIron Bow×2
- TipGarumBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. This route requires only Bond 1; check the conditions directly after the first gift. Negotiation requiresIron Bow2 weapons, sold at the Imperial Capital Armory for 1500G each. Set aside enough for negotiation; a single observed shop stock may fall short.
DiegoCDex A bow-and-sword unit with 60 and Hit/Crit +10 on follow-ups; requires Orchel's paralogue to recruit and joins late93From Chapter 4Orchel's Paralogue: Orchel's Regret
Recruitable. Can be met early, but joins only after the prerequisite paralogue. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv9 and support Lv3 with Dietrich. Clear Orchel's Paralogue: Orchel's Regret first, allow time for the round trip, then return to negotiate with the character. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: Decorative Arrows, recorded for sale at 600G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Orchel's Paralogue: Orchel's Regret
HalvinCDex 60 bow knight, Hit +2 per combat (up to +30);Str 35、HP 35, with low damage and durability93From Chapter 4Dates×10
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 9 and Bond Level 3 with Dietrich. Hand over Dates×10。
- NegotiateDates×10
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. DatesRequires 10; buy at Baina Oasis market for 30G each, or gather them by exploring the western desert.
LorettaBSpd 55，HP Avo +10 at half or higher, an avoid tank;Strand HP is low; a single hit can be devastating93From Chapter 4Iron Sword×3
Recruitable. Contact is recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply once available. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv9 and Bond Lv3 with Dietrich. Negotiate by givingIron Sword3 weapons. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: Fragrant Pastries, available for 30G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateIron Sword×3
LudiaCSpd 55, Attack speed +3 when initiating combat, excelling at follow-ups and dodging;Str 35、Res 20, with low total growth of 30593From Chapter 4Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment quest is available from Chapter 4, 03/27; complete it and report back to join. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv9 and Bond Lv3 with Dietrich. Accept “Ludia's Request,” speak to the person at Callianeira Port, then return to report to Ludia. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment is unavailable in the War Arc. Gift options includeThe Works of Dante, recorded for sale at 300G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- QuestLudia's Request (available 3/27–11/27)
SofiaSHealing +10, healing range +2 at level 35. Excellent healer, but offers little else.93From Chapter 4
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 9 and Bond 3 with Dietrich.
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
TiallaBRange +1 for combat arts targeting allies, enabling Dance from two spaces away and early ranged healing;HP、DefVery low93From Chapter 43000GCai's Paralogue: Great EscapeTime limited
Recruitable. Can be contacted early, but joining requires the prerequisite paralogue. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv9 and Bond Lv3 with Dietrich. Complete Cai's Paralogue: Great Escape, then negotiate in town by paying 3000G. Finish before this route's main battle in Chapter 12; standard recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeThe Works of Dante, recorded for sale at 300G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- Negotiate3000G
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Cai's Paralogue: Great Escape
- Time limitedFor safety, accept Cai's paralogue before 10/21
SiroccoSUses swords and both black and white magic. Restores 5 HP after combat for strong sustained damage.93From Chapter 5Quest
Recruitable. Recruitment request available from Chapter 5, 04/11; complete it and report back to join. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv9 and bond Lv3 with Dietrich. Accept Sirocco's Request, travel through Ashiro Fortress and the other exit of the Great Cave of Iapetos to Atlas Summit, obtain the Copy of the Poet’s Monument and return it in town. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:Energizing Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- QuestSirocco's Request (available 4/11–11/27)
JasmineCA counterattacking armored unit with Hit +20 when attacked;Str 40、Spd 30, with low damage and vulnerability to follow-ups93From Chapter 65000G
Available from Part I, Chapter 6, 5/8. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 9 and support 3 with Dietrich. Pay 5000G.
- Negotiate5000G
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
DadaoCStr55、Def45, Attack +5 when neither side can make a follow-up attack;SpdResis low, and strength ratings differ.103From Chapter 4Kothar Gar×2
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 10 and Bond Level 3 with Dietrich. Hand over Kothar Gar×2。
- NegotiateKothar Gar×2
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. Kothar GarUses 2 fish. Found through exploration at Alcyoneus Bridge beside the capital or Lake Kothar to the south.
GaitzCStr、HP A cavalry frontline unit with 50; adjacent alliesDef +3; recruitable only in Dietrich's story, Chapter 12, arriving too late103From Chapter 4Bertrand's Paralogue: Friendly Match with Brigid's KingTime limited
Recruitable. Formal recruitment opens in Dietrich route Chapter 12. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv10 and support Lv3 with Dietrich. Visit Fezzan Gate early to register the location; during the day on 9/17 in Chapter 9, accept Bertrand’s paralogue from Gabriel at the Grand Arena entrance and complete it. After defeating Bertrand and eliminating his team in the Chapter 11 main story, recruit Gaitz in Chapter 12. Finish before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route; normal recruitment is unavailable in the War Arc. Gift options:Coffee Pastries, available for 30G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Bertrand's Paralogue: Friendly Match with Brigid's King
- Time limitedAccept Bertrand’s paralogue on 9/17; visit Fezzan Gate first to unlock the location.
NezhaBStr45 or 55 undecided,Dex50, with a 50% chance of Attack +3 when initiating;Resis low; difficult to recruit.103From Chapter 4Sandworm Meat×3
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 10 and Bond Level 3 with Dietrich. Hand over Sandworm Meat×3。
- NegotiateSandworm Meat×3
- TipPickled VegetablesBuy at Zoste Settlement Market for 100G each. Gifts or meals raise the bond with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist at the meal. Sandworm MeatRequires 3. Sold at Kira Village Market for 300G each; 3 cost 900G in total. Can also be obtained from sandworms in Heretics’ Cave.
Sha LanCCan still use support magic after pulling; adjacent allySpd +4, can use Resquia; requires Anatolia's paralogue and can only be recruited on two routes103From Chapter 4QuizAnatolia's Paralogue: Queen of the ErasedTime limited
Reach this route's Renown 10 and support 3 with Dietrich, and clear Anatolia's paralogue first. The paralogue opens on 10/5; accept before 10/14. During recruitment negotiations, choose Understood, Kingdom of Saramis, Da Mina and The Beached Giant Ship in that order.
- NegotiateChoose Understood, Kingdom of Saramis, Da Mina and The Beached Giant Ship in that order
- PrerequisiteClear Anatolia's Paralogue: Queen of the Erased first
- Time limitedAccept Anatolia's paralogue between 10/5 and 10/14; battle deadline 10/17. Missing it prevents recruiting Sha Lan on that route. Complete formal recruitment before Part I ends.
- TipGarumBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
19 characters unavailable in Dietrich's story
Cannot be recruited in Part I (may appear as a guest or enemy)
Playable in the prologue and Part III; cannot be recruited on any of the four Part I routes
The four protagonists cannot be recruited in another protagonist’s Part I; guest or enemy appearances do not count as recruitment
Joins through the story only on the Theodora route in Part I; no recruitment option on this route
Characters who join conditionally in Part II; their requests can be prepared in Part I, but they cannot join then
Cullen Black's hands-on RPG Site review explains that Seteth distrusts Dietrich's reckless use of a relic weapon, so he refuses only this route
SetethStory rewardJoins through the main story without recruitment
Renown 2–56 charactersLow requirements
NoctulaBHP 50、Str、Spd 45 gauntlet-and-axe frontline unit, easy to recruit on all three routes; personal skill has a small effect; Res 2031From Chapter 5
Available from Part I, Chapter 5. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 3 and support 1 with Theodora.
- TipProtection FigurineAvailable at Niiza Port market for 200G each. Only support 1 is required on this route; check the requirements after the first gift.
ZarconeDDex60, Hit +10 with axes, butStronly 30; high accuracy cannot make up for low damage.41From Chapter 510GBargain
Available from Part I, Chapter 5. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 4 and Bond 1 with Theodora. Reject the first three offers of 10000G, 1000G, and 100G, then pay 10G.
- NegotiateReject the first three offers of 10000G, 1000G and 100G, then pay 10G
- TipOdd Vegetable SeedsAvailable at Zasta Settlement Market for 50G each. This route requires only Bond Level 1; check the requirements directly after the first gift.
SiroccoSUses swords and both black and white magic. Restores 5 HP after combat for strong sustained damage.51From Chapter 5Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment quest is available from Chapter 5, 03/08; complete it and report back to join. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv5 and Bond Lv1 with Theodora. Accept “Sirocco's Request,” travel via Ashiro Fortress and the other exit of the Great Cave of Iapetos to Atlas Summit, obtain the Copy of the Poet's Monument, then return to deliver it. Finish before departure on 10/24 and this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options includeEnergizing Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- QuestSirocco's Request (available 3/8–11/27)
DadaoCStr55、Def45, Attack +5 when neither side can make a follow-up attack;SpdResis low, and strength ratings differ.52From Chapter 5Kothar Gar×2
Encounter from Part I, Chapter 5. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 5 and bond 2 with Theodora. Hand over Kothar Gar×2。
- NegotiateKothar Gar×2
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. Kothar GarUses 2 fish. Found through exploration at Alcyoneus Bridge beside the capital or Lake Kothar to the south.
LorettaBSpd 55，HP Avo +10 at half or higher, an avoid tank;Strand HP is low; a single hit can be devastating53From Chapter 5Iron Sword×3
Recruitable. Contact is recorded from Part I, Chapter 5; joining requirements still apply once available. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv5 and Bond Lv3 with Theodora. Negotiate by givingIron Sword3 weapons. Finish before leaving the city on 10/24 and before this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options includeFragrant Pastries, available for 30G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateIron Sword×3
NydineDCan pass through foes while mounted, useful for surprise attacks; Str40 and low defenses, easily replaced by other cavalry units.53From Chapter 5
Iron Axe×3
Encounter from Part I, Chapter 5. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 5 and bond 3 with Theodora. Hand over Iron Axe×3。
- NegotiateIron Axe×3
- TipSharp FishhookBuy at the market in the Maritime City of Alecto, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. Negotiation requiresIron Axe3 weapons, sold at the Imperial Capital Armory for 1500G each. Set aside enough for negotiation; a single observed shop stock may fall short.
Renown 6–820 characters
AlexandraBSpd 55、Lck Flier with 50; Hit and Avoid +5 per nearby ally;HP 30; very fragile61From Chapter 8
Available from Part I, Chapter 8. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 6 and support 1 with Theodora.
- TipGarumBuy from the gift merchant in the lower tavern of the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. This route only requires support 1; check the requirements after the first gift.
NuzzuoBStr 50、Spd An archer with 55; Attack +3 against effective/super-effective targets. Very low defenses; joins after Part I, Chapter 661From Chapter 9Iron Bow×3
Available from Part I, Chapter 9, 7/1. First give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 6 and support 1 with Theodora. Hand over Iron Bow×3。
- NegotiateIron Bow×3
- TipGarumBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. This route requires only Bond 1; check the conditions directly after the first gift. Negotiation requiresIron Bow3 weapons, sold at the Imperial Capital Armory for 1500G each. Set aside enough for negotiation; a single observed shop stock may fall short.
NezhaBStr45 or 55 undecided,Dex50, with a 50% chance of Attack +3 when initiating;Resis low; difficult to recruit.62From Chapter 5Sandworm Meat×3
Encounter from Part I, Chapter 5. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 6 and bond 2 with Theodora. Hand over Sandworm Meat×3。
- NegotiateSandworm Meat×3
- TipPickled VegetablesBuy at Zoste Settlement Market for 100G each. Gifts or meals raise the bond with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist at the meal. Sandworm MeatRequires 3. Sold at Kira Village Market for 300G each; 3 cost 900G in total. Can also be obtained from sandworms in Heretics’ Cave.
DanteCAllies within 2 spaces scale withChaChance to gain hit and critical avoid; uses both black and white magic; HP 30、Def 20; extremely fragile, with divided opinions63From Chapter 58000G
Recruitable. Recorded from Part I, Chapter 5; must still meet the joining requirements once available. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv6 and support Lv3 with Theodora. Pay 8000G in negotiations. Complete before departure on 10/24 and before this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options: Southern Coffee, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Negotiate8000G
NinaeBHit and avoid +10 against mages, also benefits allies, and can heal at range; StrSpdDexWeaker than Seteth.63From Chapter 5Paradise Fish×1
Recruitable. Encounters are recorded from Part I, Chapter 5, but joining requirements still apply. First give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv6 and support Lv3 with Theodora. Hand overParadise Fish1 fish; obtained at Lake Brontes. Finish before leaving town on 10/24 and before this route's main battle in Chapter 12. Gift options includeTales of Adventure, with a recorded price of 300G at Seaside City Alecto Market.
- NegotiateParadise Fish×1
SetethCMain physical stat growths 40–45,Mag 30、Res 35, 50% chance to strike first in the first enemy-phase combat; no standout strength, cannot be recruited in Dietrich's story63From Chapter 5Quest
Recruitable. Recruitment request available from Chapter 5, 03/08; complete it and report back to join. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv6 and bond Lv3 with Theodora. Accept Seteth's Request, defeat the target at Augas Pass, then report back in town. Complete before leaving town on 10/24 and before this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options:School Scandal, available for 200G at Fortified City of Mons market.
- Quest“Seteth’s Request” (available 3/8–11/27)
UltandCStrong with spears and white magic; heals adjacent allies after combat. A weak spell list makes replacement by other mages easy.63From Chapter 5Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment request is available from Chapter 5, 03/08; report completion before the unit can join. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv6 and support Lv3 with Theodora. Accept Ultand's Request, find the Box of Gifts in Kroios Fortress, then return and hand it over. Finish before leaving on 10/24 and before this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options include
Home-Recipe Book, recorded for sale at 300G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- QuestUltand's Request (available 3/8–11/27)
PeppeDSpd 60 avoid specialist, but HP、Stronly 30, so failing to dodge is dangerous; requires clearing Bertrand's paralogue first72From Chapter 5Bertrand's Paralogue: Friendly Match with Brigid's KingTime limited
Clear Bertrand's paralogue first, then reach Renown 7 and support 2 with Theodora. This route's paralogue is available 9/17–9/25. Meeting Peppe early does not mean recruitment is already possible.
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Bertrand's Paralogue: Friendly Match with Brigid's King
- Time limitedBertrand's paralogue is available 9/17–9/25; missing it prevents recruiting Peppe on this route. Even after clearing it, formally recruit Peppe before Part I ends.
- TipSelect CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
CataniaASpd 55; Hit +20 when attack speed exceeds the foe’s by 3, making a flying evasion tank;HP and strength are low73From Chapter 5
Available from Part I, Chapter 5. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 7 and support 3 with Theodora.
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
HalvinCDex 60 bow knight, Hit +2 per combat (up to +30);Str 35、HP 35, with low damage and durability73From Chapter 5Dates×10
Encounter from Part I, Chapter 5. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 7 and bond 3 with Theodora. Hand over Dates×10。
- NegotiateDates×10
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. DatesRequires 10; buy at Baina Oasis market for 30G each, or gather them by exploring the western desert.
LudiaCSpd 55, Attack speed +3 when initiating combat, excelling at follow-ups and dodging;Str 35、Res 20, with low total growth of 30573From Chapter 5Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment quest opens on 03/08 in Chapter 5; complete it and report back to recruit. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv7 and support Lv3 with Theodora. Accept “Ludia’s Request,” talk to the people at Callianeira Port, then return to town and report in person. Finish before leaving town on 10/24 and before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route. Gift options:The Works of Dante, recorded for sale at 300G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- QuestLudia's Request (available 3/8–11/27)
PeterADex60, bow combat art range +1; available from the start of Cai's route, strong in Part I but falls behind in Part III.73From Chapter 5Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment quest is available from Chapter 5, 03/08; joining requires completing it and reporting back. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv7 and Bond Lv3 with Theodora. Accept Peter's Request, then go to Mount Aegina to obtain PhantomGinji, then return to deliver it. Finish before departure on 10/24 and this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options includeGarum, available for 50G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Quest“Peter's Request” (available 3/8–11/27)
SimonCHP、Str、Lckall 50, lethal damage usesLckChance to retain 1 HP；Spd 35、Res 2573From Chapter 5500GCoin toss
Recruitable. Recorded from Part I, Chapter 5; must still meet the joining requirements once available. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv7 and support Lv3 with Theodora. Pay 500G per coin toss and choose tails. Finish before departure on 10/24 and before this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options: Pickled Bulbs; a purchase at 100G is recorded at Achnyu Village Market.
- NegotiatePay 500G and choose tails for the coin toss
BenditzCHit +20 and Smash count +2 as a charioteer: a dedicated chariot driver whose personal skill stops working outside that class81From Chapter 6
Available from Part I, Chapter 6. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and support 1 with Theodora.
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant in the lower tavern of the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. This route only requires support 1; check the requirements after the first gift.
DiegoCDex A bow-and-sword unit with 60 and Hit/Crit +10 on follow-ups; requires Orchel's paralogue to recruit and joins late82From Chapter 5Orchel's Paralogue: Orchel's Regret
Recruitable. Can be encountered early, but joining requires the prerequisite paralogue. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv8 and support Lv2 with Theodora. Complete Orchel’s Paralogue: Orchel’s Regret, allow time for the round trip, then return to town to negotiate in person. Finish before leaving town on 10/24 and before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route. Gift options:Decorative Arrows, recorded for sale at 600G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Orchel's Paralogue: Orchel's Regret
BuccarBDamage taken is always 90%; armored movement +1 helps reach the front; Spd、Resis low, with clear strengths and weaknesses in matchups83From Chapter 5Leda's Paralogue: Diversionary TacticsTime limited
Recruitable. Complete Leda's paralogue first; the contact recorded in month 3 is not the formal joining date. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv8 and Bond Lv3 with Theodora. Complete Leda's Paralogue: Diversionary Tactics, then return to negotiate; if unavailable, check Leda's team's elimination progress in the main story. Finish before departure on 10/24 and this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options includeJade Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Leda's Paralogue: Diversionary Tactics
- Time limitedAccept Leda's paralogue before 9/7 to be safe
GuzranSA swordsman obtained early in Cai's story; Str、Dex、Spd all meet the thresholds; personal skill “Hot-Headed” randomly boosts Hit, Avoid, or Critical; Res 20 leaves the unit vulnerable to mages83From Chapter 5
Available from Part I, Chapter 5. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and support 3 with Theodora.
- TipYoung GhoshBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
MajideDHP 65、Str 50; when an axe is equipped, Str +3；Spd 20、Res 10, total growth 260, the lowest of all units83From Chapter 5Quiz
Available from Part I, Chapter 5. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and support 3 with Theodora. Answer Yes to every question.
- NegotiateAnswer “Need it” to every question
- TipYoung GhoshBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
MikaelaBHP 50、Str 45, Hit +10 against adjacent enemies;Dex 35、Res 25, the weakest link on Dietrich's route83From Chapter 53000G
Recruitable. Recorded from Part I, Chapter 5; must still meet the joining requirements once available. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv8 and support Lv3 with Theodora. Pay 3000G in negotiations. Complete before departure on 10/24 and before this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options: Coffee Pastries, available for 30G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Negotiate3000G
JasmineCA counterattacking armored unit with Hit +20 when attacked;Str 40、Spd 30, with low damage and vulnerability to follow-ups83From Chapter 75000G
Available from Part I, Chapter 7, 5/8. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 8 and support 3 with Theodora. Pay 5000G.
- Negotiate5000G
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
Renown 9–1012 charactersHighest requirements
InyoniBStr 50; when a bow is equipped, Str +3 heavy archer;Spd 35 makes follow-ups difficult; joins after Part I, Chapter 791From Chapter 94000G
Available from Part I, Chapter 9, 7/10. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 9 and support 1 with Theodora. Pay 4000G.
- Negotiate4000G
- TipSharp FishhookAvailable at Alecto market for 100G each. Only support 1 is required on this route; check the requirements after the first gift.
EsmeraldaSStr、HP 55 plus “Brawn” reduces weight, and thrown-spear combat arts work at both close and long range; Reslow, vulnerable to mages93From Chapter 5Quest
Recruitable. Accept the recruitment quest from Chapter 5, 03/08; joins only after completing it and reporting back. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv9 and support Lv3 with Theodora. Accept Esmeralda's Request, defeat the ferocious sea beast at Cape Damasen, then report back in the city. Finish before departure on 10/24 and before this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options: Ginji Cervi, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Quest“Esmeralda's Request” (available 3/8–11/27)
FiannaCMag 55, the highest of all characters; healing scales withLckChance to preserve a use;Spd 30、Lck 25, limited spell list93From Chapter 53000G
Recruitable. Recorded from Part I, Chapter 5; must still meet the joining requirements once available. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv9 and support Lv3 with Theodora. Pay 3000G in negotiations. Complete before departure on 10/24 and before this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options: Volcano Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Negotiate3000G
GoliathBStr60、Def50, very durable against physical attacks;Spd15、Reslow, leaving the unit vulnerable to mages in Part III.93From Chapter 5Giants' Meat×3
Recruitable. Encounters are recorded from Part I, Chapter 5, but joining requirements still apply. First give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv9 and support Lv3 with Theodora. Hand overGiants' Meat3 portions. Fight giants at Sand-Shadow Fort in the west to gather the materials ahead across chapters. Complete before departure on 10/24 and before this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options: Energizing Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateGiants' Meat×3
JesterCSpd 60; a dodge tank that gains attack after dodging; Str 35 damage is rather low; recruiting him requires three requests93From Chapter 5Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment quest opens on 03/08 in Chapter 5; complete it and report back to recruit. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv9 and support Lv3 with Theodora. Complete Jester’s three hunts in order: Dada Plains → Valhalla Mine → Whispering Peak. Return to town to report after each hunt before accepting the next. Finish before leaving town on 10/24 and before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route. Gift options:Garum, available for 50G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Quest“Jester’s Request” (available 3/8–11/27)
- Quest“Jester's Request 2” (available 3/8–11/27)
- Quest“Jester's Request 3” (available 3/8–11/27)
MuAThe personal skill improves stat gains on level-up,HP、Str、Spd、DexGrowth rates are all 50 (Def 40、Lck 30); starts weak but blooms late, suited to training different classes across routes before merging93From Chapter 5Glirmosa×3
Encounter from Part I, Chapter 5. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 9 and bond 3 with Theodora. Hand over Glirmosa×3。
- NegotiateGlirmosa×3
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. GlirmosaRequires 3; gather through exploration at western Giant's Hill, Augas Pass, the Back Mountain Path, or Forest of No Return.
OlympiaAMag 50, Crit +10 with magic equipped, a healer balancing offense and defense;Spd 35 makes follow-ups unreliable; very hard to recruit outside Leda's route93From Chapter 5Quest
Reach Renown 9 and Bond 3 with Theodora, then complete requests 1–3 in sequence. Retrieve the item and report back each time; joins only after the third delivery. Finish before Chapter 12's main battle.
- QuestOlympia's Request (available 3/8–11/27)
- Quest“Olympia's Request 2” (available 3/8–11/27)
- Quest“Olympia's Request 3” (available 3/8–11/27)
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant in the lower tavern of the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Raise support with this route's protagonist through gifts or meals; the protagonist must share the table. Go to Daybreak Plains to findScarlet Firedrops, then report back and accept Request 2. Buy at Baina Oasis:Aurum Rose; report back to accept Request 3. Go to Azure Crystal Cave to findAzure Heart, then return to the Imperial Capital and hand it to the requester. Accept the relevant request before searching for its special materials.
UrsulaCAllies within 2 tiles can use the item bag directly; excels at swords and bows;Str 35; requires Talimun's paralogue first, and cannot be recruited in Leda's story93From Chapter 5QuizTalimun's Paralogue: Secret of the Vanished Carriage
Recruitable. Available to meet early, but joining requires the prerequisite paralogue. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv9 and support Lv3 with Theodora. Complete Talimun's Paralogue: Secret of the Vanished Carriage first; answer yes to all three questions when negotiating back in the city. Finish before leaving on 10/24 and before this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options includeCoffee Pastries, available for 30G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateAnswer yes to every question
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Talimun's Paralogue: Secret of the Vanished Carriage
Yang JieCHP 50、Res 40, durable for a healer and can heal at range; average healing and accuracy93From Chapter 5Quiz
Available from Part I, Chapter 5. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 9 and support 3 with Theodora. Answer “Cheese,” then “A full-moon night”; any answer works for the third question.
- NegotiateAnswer the first two questions with Cheese and The night of a full moon; any answer works for the third
- TipYoung GhoshBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
IoCCavalry gains Protection +3 and Dodge +30 when initiating combat; cheap to recruit in Dietrich's story;Str 40、Spd 35 makes damage output difficult103From Chapter 54000G
Available from Part I, Chapter 5. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 10 and support 3 with Theodora. Pay 4000G.
- Negotiate4000G
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
TiallaBRange +1 for combat arts targeting allies, enabling Dance from two spaces away and early ranged healing;HP、DefVery low103From Chapter 53000GCai's Paralogue: Great EscapeTime limited
Recruitable. Can be approached early, but joins only after the prerequisite paralogue. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv10 and Bond Lv3 with Theodora. Complete Cai's Paralogue: Great Escape, return and pay 3000G. Finish before departure on 10/24 and this route's Chapter 12 main battle. Gift options includeThe Works of Dante, recorded for sale at 300G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- Negotiate3000G
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Cai's Paralogue: Great Escape
- Time limitedFor safety, accept Cai's paralogue before 10/21
KirocBHP、Spd An archer with 55, gaining Attack and Crit against enemies with status effects; only proficient in bows,Res 15103From Chapter 7Pure Water×8
Available from Part I, Chapter 7, 5/1. First give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach renown 10 and support 3 with Theodora. Hand over Pure Water×8。
- NegotiatePure Water×8
- TipYoung GhoshAvailable from the Gift Merchant at the Lower City Tavern, Imperial Capital Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts or dining raise bonds with this route's protagonist; the protagonist must join the meal. The capital's Item Shop stocksPure WaterSold at 500G per bottle; this route requires 8 bottles, costing 4000G in total.
19 characters unavailable for recruitment in Theodora's story
Cannot be recruited in Part I (may appear as a guest or enemy)
Playable in the prologue and Part III; cannot be recruited on any of the four Part I routes
The four protagonists cannot be recruited in another protagonist’s Part I; guest or enemy appearances do not count as recruitment
Characters who join conditionally in Part II; their requests can be prepared in Part I, but they cannot join then
In Part I, joins through the story only on Dietrich's route, or can be recruited on Leda's route after completing Dietrich's paralogue; unavailable for recruitment on this route
Cannot be recruited because Anatolia’s paralogue, a recruitment prerequisite, is unavailable on this route
Recruitable only on Dietrich's route in Part I; other routes cannot recruit even after clearing Bertrand's paralogue
Story rewardJoins through the main story without recruitment
Renown 2–57 charactersLow requirements
GuzranSA swordsman obtained early in Cai's story; Str、Dex、Spd all meet the thresholds; personal skill “Hot-Headed” randomly boosts Hit, Avoid, or Critical; Res 20 leaves the unit vulnerable to mages31From Chapter 4
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 3 and Bond 1 with Leda.
- TipYoung GhoshBuy from the gift merchant in the lower tavern of the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. This route only requires support 1; check the requirements after the first gift.
KirocBHP、Spd An archer with 55, gaining Attack and Crit against enemies with status effects; only proficient in bows,Res 1541From Chapter 5Pure Water×3
Encounter from Part I, Chapter 5, 5/1. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 4 and bond 1 with Leda. Hand over Pure Water×3。
- NegotiatePure Water×3
- TipYoung GhoshBuy from the gift merchant in Imperial Capital Dagsion's lower tavern for 50G each. This route requires only 1 support; check the conditions immediately after the first gift. The capital item shop has Pure WaterSold at 500G per bottle; this route requires 3 bottles, costing 1500G in total.
JasmineCA counterattacking armored unit with Hit +20 when attacked;Str 40、Spd 30, with low damage and vulnerability to follow-ups42From Chapter 6500G
Available from Part I, Chapter 6, 5/8. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 4 and Bond Level 2 with Leda. Pay 500G.
- Negotiate500G
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
DadaoCStr55、Def45, Attack +5 when neither side can make a follow-up attack;SpdResis low, and strength ratings differ.52From Chapter 4Kothar Gar×2
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 5 and Bond Level 2 with Leda. Hand over Kothar Gar×2。
- NegotiateKothar Gar×2
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. Kothar GarUses 2 fish. Found through exploration at Alcyoneus Bridge beside the capital or Lake Kothar to the south.
ZarconeDDex60, Hit +10 with axes, butStronly 30; high accuracy cannot make up for low damage.52From Chapter 410GBargain
Encounter from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 5 and bond 2 with Leda. Reject the first three offers of 10000G, 1000G and 100G, then pay 10G.
- NegotiateReject the first three offers of 10000G, 1000G and 100G, then pay 10G
- TipOdd Vegetable SeedsBuy at Zoste Settlement Market for 50G each. Gifts or meals raise the bond with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist at the meal.
FiannaCMag 55, the highest of all characters; healing scales withLckChance to preserve a use;Spd 30、Lck 25, limited spell list53From Chapter 43000G
Recruitable. Recorded as available from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply once the character appears. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv5 and Bond Lv3 with Leda. Pay 3000G in negotiations. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment is unavailable after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeVolcano Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Negotiate3000G
LorettaBSpd 55，HP Avo +10 at half or higher, an avoid tank;Strand HP is low; a single hit can be devastating53From Chapter 4Iron Sword×3
Recruitable. Recorded as available from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply once the character appears. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv5 and Bond Lv3 with Leda. Hand overIron Sword3 weapons. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: Fragrant Pastries, available for 30G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateIron Sword×3
Renown 6–818 characters
IoCCavalry gains Protection +3 and Dodge +30 when initiating combat; cheap to recruit in Dietrich's story;Str 40、Spd 35 makes damage output difficult61From Chapter 41500G
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 6 and support 1 with Leda. Pay 1500G.
- Negotiate1500G
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant in the lower tavern of the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. This route only requires support 1; check the requirements after the first gift.
EsmeraldaSStr、HP 55 plus “Brawn” reduces weight, and thrown-spear combat arts work at both close and long range; Reslow, vulnerable to mages63From Chapter 4Quest
Recruitable. Accept the recruitment quest from Chapter 4, 03/21; joins only after completing it and reporting back. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv6 and support Lv3 with Leda. Accept Esmeralda's Request, defeat the ferocious sea beast at Cape Damasen, then report back in the city. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: Ginji Cervi, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Quest“Esmeralda's Request” (available 3/21–11/27)
MikaelaBHP 50、Str 45, Hit +10 against adjacent enemies;Dex 35、Res 25, the weakest link on Dietrich's route63From Chapter 43000G
Recruitable. Recorded as available from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply once the character appears. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv6 and Bond Lv3 with Leda. Pay 3000G in negotiations. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment is unavailable after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeCoffee Pastries, available for 30G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Negotiate3000G
SimonCHP、Str、Lckall 50, lethal damage usesLckChance to retain 1 HP；Spd 35、Res 2563From Chapter 4500GCoin toss
Recruitable. Contact is recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; recruitment requirements still apply after appearing. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv6 and support Lv3 with Leda. Pay 500G for each coin toss and choose tails. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; normal recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options includePickled Bulbs; a purchase at 100G is recorded at Achnyu Village Market.
- NegotiatePay 500G and choose tails for the coin toss
InyoniBStr 50; when a bow is equipped, Str +3 heavy archer;Spd 35 makes follow-ups difficult; joins after Part I, Chapter 771From Chapter 93000G
Available from Part I, Chapter 9, 7/10. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 7 and Bond Level 1 with Leda. Pay 3000G.
- Negotiate3000G
- TipSharp FishhookAvailable at Alecto market for 100G each. Only support 1 is required on this route; check the requirements after the first gift.
LilianBDex55、Lck50; gains attack at maximum hit; Str35; lacks strong multi-hit attacks, making damage output easy to replace.72From Chapter 45000G
Recruitable. Recorded as available from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply once the character appears. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv7 and Bond Lv2 with Leda. Pay 5000G in negotiations. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment is unavailable after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeRare Spices, recorded for sale at 500G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- Negotiate5000G
HalvinCDex 60 bow knight, Hit +2 per combat (up to +30);Str 35、HP 35, with low damage and durability73From Chapter 4Dates×10
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 7 and Bond Level 3 with Leda. Hand over Dates×10。
- NegotiateDates×10
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. DatesRequires 10; buy at Baina Oasis market for 30G each, or gather them by exploring the western desert.
LudiaCSpd 55, Attack speed +3 when initiating combat, excelling at follow-ups and dodging;Str 35、Res 20, with low total growth of 30573From Chapter 4Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment quest is available from Chapter 5, 04/07; complete it and report back to join. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv7 and Bond Lv3 with Leda. Accept “Ludia's Request,” speak to the person at Callianeira Port, then return to report to Ludia. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment is unavailable in the War Arc. Gift options includeThe Works of Dante, recorded for sale at 300G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- QuestLudia's Request (available 4/7–11/27)
LysanderCSpd50, Avoid +15 when initiating combat; stacks after killsSpd；StrDexunremarkable, weaker among the starting team.73From Chapter 4Iron Spear×5
Recruitable. Recorded as available from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply once the character appears. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv7 and Bond Lv3 with Leda. Hand overIron Spear5 weapons. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: Imitation Medal; a purchase at 300G is recorded at Whill Village Market.
- NegotiateIron Spear×5
SofiaSHealing +10, healing range +2 at level 35. Excellent healer, but offers little else.73From Chapter 4
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 7 and Bond 3 with Leda.
- TipMellow PastriesBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 30G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
BenditzCHit +20 and Smash count +2 as a charioteer: a dedicated chariot driver whose personal skill stops working outside that class73From Chapter 5
Available from Part I, Chapter 5. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 7 and Bond 3 with Leda.
- TipCommon CoffeeBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
DiegoCDex A bow-and-sword unit with 60 and Hit/Crit +10 on follow-ups; requires Orchel's paralogue to recruit and joins late83From Chapter 4Orchel's Paralogue: Orchel's Regret
Recruitable. Can be encountered early, but joining requires the prerequisite paralogue. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv8 and bond Lv3 with Leda. Complete Orchel's Paralogue: Orchel's Regret first, allow time for the round trip, then return to negotiate. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:Decorative Arrows, recorded for sale at 600G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Orchel's Paralogue: Orchel's Regret
NinaeBHit and avoid +10 against mages, also benefits allies, and can heal at range; StrSpdDexWeaker than Seteth.83From Chapter 4Paradise Fish×1
Recruitable. Encounter recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply after the character appears. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv8 and bond Lv3 with Leda. Hand overParadise Fish1 fish; obtained at Lake Brontes. Finish before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route; normal recruitment is unavailable in the War Arc. Gift options:Tales of Adventure, with a recorded price of 300G at Seaside City Alecto Market.
- NegotiateParadise Fish×1
NoctulaBHP 50、Str、Spd 45 gauntlet-and-axe frontline unit, easy to recruit on all three routes; personal skill has a small effect; Res 2083From Chapter 4
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and Bond 3 with Leda.
- TipProtection FigurineBuy at Niiza Port Market for 200G each. Gifts or meals raise the bond with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist at the meal.
Sha LanCCan still use support magic after pulling; adjacent allySpd +4, can use Resquia; requires Anatolia's paralogue and can only be recruited on two routes83From Chapter 4QuizAnatolia's Paralogue: Queen of the ErasedTime limited
Requires Renown 8 and Bond 3 with Leda on this route, plus clearing Anatolia's paralogue first. It opens on 10/5; accept it before 10/14. During recruitment negotiations, choose “Understood,” “Kingdom of Saramis,” “Da Mina,” and “Stranded Giant Ship” in that order.
- NegotiateChoose Understood, Kingdom of Saramis, Da Mina and The Beached Giant Ship in that order
- PrerequisiteClear Anatolia's Paralogue: Queen of the Erased first
- Time limitedAccept Anatolia's paralogue between 10/5 and 10/14; battle deadline 10/17. Missing it prevents recruiting Sha Lan on that route. Complete formal recruitment before Part I ends.
- TipGarumBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
TiallaBRange +1 for combat arts targeting allies, enabling Dance from two spaces away and early ranged healing;HP、DefVery low83From Chapter 43000GCai's Paralogue: Great EscapeTime limited
Recruitable. Can be met early, but joins only after the prerequisite paralogue. In Dagsion, give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv8 and support Lv3 with Leda. Clear Cai's Paralogue: Great Escape first, then return to the city and pay 3000G in negotiations. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: The Works of Dante, recorded for sale at 300G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- Negotiate3000G
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Cai's Paralogue: Great Escape
- Time limitedFor safety, accept Cai's paralogue before 10/21
UltandCStrong with spears and white magic; heals adjacent allies after combat. A weak spell list makes replacement by other mages easy.83From Chapter 4Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment request is available from Chapter 4, 03/21; report completion before the unit can join. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv8 and support Lv3 with Leda. Accept Ultand's Request, find the Box of Gifts in Kroios Fortress, then return and hand it over. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; normal recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeStrong Seasonings, recorded for sale at 200G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- QuestUltand's Request (available 3/21–11/27)
Yang JieCHP 50、Res 40, durable for a healer and can heal at range; average healing and accuracy83From Chapter 4Quiz
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 8 and Bond 3 with Leda. Answer “Cheese,” then “A full-moon night”; any answer works for the third question.
- NegotiateAnswer the first two questions with Cheese and The night of a full moon; any answer works for the third
- TipYoung GhoshBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
Renown 9–1011 charactersHighest requirements
FabioAMag 50、Res A pure black-magic artillery unit with 45 and powerful innate dark magic;Spd 35, struggles to make follow-up attacks93From Chapter 4Give a weaponDietrich's Paralogue: Sealed-Off Past
Recruitable. Formal recruitment must wait until Dietrich's team is eliminated after 11/4. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv9 and Bond Lv3 with Leda. Complete Dietrich's paralogue, wait for his team's elimination after 11/4, then give him a weapon he likes;
Da Mina GauntletsSuccessful recruitment is recorded. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; normal recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeVolcano Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateAfter Dietrich loses in Chapter 11, give him a weapon he likes (Da Mina Gauntletscan succeed)
- PrerequisiteFirst clear Dietrich's Paralogue: Sealed-Off Past
MajideDHP 65、Str 50; when an axe is equipped, Str +3；Spd 20、Res 10, total growth 260, the lowest of all units93From Chapter 4Quiz
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 9 and Bond Level 3 with Leda. Answer “Needed” to every question.
- NegotiateAnswer “Need it” to every question
- TipYoung GhoshBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
NezhaBStr45 or 55 undecided,Dex50, with a 50% chance of Attack +3 when initiating;Resis low; difficult to recruit.93From Chapter 4Sandworm Meat×3
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 9 and Bond Level 3 with Leda. Hand over Sandworm Meat×3。
- NegotiateSandworm Meat×3
- TipPickled VegetablesBuy at Zoste Settlement Market for 100G each. Gifts or meals raise the bond with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist at the meal. Sandworm MeatRequires 3. Sold at Kira Village Market for 300G each; 3 cost 900G in total. Can also be obtained from sandworms in Heretics’ Cave.
NuzzuoBStr 50、Spd An archer with 55; Attack +3 against effective/super-effective targets. Very low defenses; joins after Part I, Chapter 693From Chapter 8Iron Bow×3
Encounter from Part I, Chapter 8, 7/1. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 9 and bond 3 with Leda. Hand over Iron Bow×3。
- NegotiateIron Bow×3
- TipGarumBuy from the gift merchant at the Lower District Tavern in Imperial Capital Dagsion for 50G each. Gifts or meals raise the bond with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist at the meal. Negotiation requiresIron Bow3 weapons, sold at the Imperial Capital Armory for 1500G each. Set aside enough for negotiation; a single observed shop stock may fall short.
DanteCAllies within 2 spaces scale withChaChance to gain hit and critical avoid; uses both black and white magic; HP 30、Def 20; extremely fragile, with divided opinions103From Chapter 48000G
Recruitable. Recorded as available from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply once the character appears. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv10 and Bond Lv3 with Leda. Pay 8000G in negotiations. Finish before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment is unavailable after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeSouthern Coffee, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Negotiate8000G
GoliathBStr60、Def50, very durable against physical attacks;Spd15、Reslow, leaving the unit vulnerable to mages in Part III.103From Chapter 4Giants' Meat×3
Recruitable. Encounter recorded from Part I, Chapter 4; joining requirements still apply after the character appears. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv10 and bond Lv3 with Leda. Hand overGiants' Meat3 items. Fight giants at the western Sand-Shadow Fort to gather materials ahead of the required chapter. Complete this before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route; standard recruitment cannot be completed after entering the War Arc. Gift options includeEnergizing Ghosh, available for 150G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- NegotiateGiants' Meat×3
JesterCSpd 60; a dodge tank that gains attack after dodging; Str 35 damage is rather low; recruiting him requires three requests103From Chapter 4Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment quest opens on 03/21 in Chapter 4; complete it and report back to recruit. Give one gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach renown Lv10 and support Lv3 with Leda. Complete Jester’s three hunts in order: Dada Plains → Valhalla Mine → Whispering Peak. Return to town to report after each hunt before accepting the next. Finish before the main battle of Chapter 12 on this route; normal recruitment is unavailable in the War Arc. Gift options:Garum, available for 50G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Quest“Jester’s Request” (available 3/21–11/27)
- Quest“Jester's Request 2” (available 3/21–11/27)
- Quest“Jester's Request 3” (available 3/21–11/27)
NydineDCan pass through foes while mounted, useful for surprise attacks; Str40 and low defenses, easily replaced by other cavalry units.103From Chapter 4Iron Axe×3
Available from Part I, Chapter 4. Give one gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 10 and Bond Level 3 with Leda. Hand over Iron Axe×3。
- NegotiateIron Axe×3
- TipSharp FishhookBuy at the market in the Maritime City of Alecto, for 100G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal. Negotiation requiresIron Axe3 weapons, sold at the Imperial Capital Armory for 1500G each. Set aside enough for negotiation; a single observed shop stock may fall short.
PeterADex60, bow combat art range +1; available from the start of Cai's route, strong in Part I but falls behind in Part III.103From Chapter 4Quest
Recruitable. The recruitment quest is available from Chapter 4, 03/21; joining requires completing it and reporting back. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv10 and Bond Lv3 with Leda. Accept Peter's Request, then go to Mount Aegina to obtain PhantomGinji, then return to the city and hand it to the character. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; ordinary recruitment is unavailable once the War Arc begins. Gift options: Garum, available for 50G from the gift merchant at the tavern in lower Dagsion.
- Quest“Peter's Request” (available 3/21–11/27)
SetethCMain physical stat growths 40–45,Mag 30、Res 35, 50% chance to strike first in the first enemy-phase combat; no standout strength, cannot be recruited in Dietrich's story103From Chapter 4Quest
Recruitable. Recruitment request available from Chapter 4, 03/21; complete it and report back to join. Give a gift in Dagsion to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown Lv10 and bond Lv3 with Leda. Accept Seteth's Request, defeat the target at Augas Pass, then report back in town. Complete before this route's Chapter 12 main battle; regular recruitment closes in the War Arc. Gift options:
Eastern Love Story, recorded for sale at 300G in the gift shop at Imperial Capital Dagsion's open-air market.
- Quest“Seteth’s Request” (available 3/21–11/27)
AlexandraBSpd 55、Lck Flier with 50; Hit and Avoid +5 per nearby ally;HP 30; very fragile103From Chapter 7
Available from Part I, Chapter 7. Give a gift to unlock recruitment, then reach Renown 10 and Bond 3 with Leda.
- TipGarumBuy from the gift merchant at the lower tavern in the imperial capital, Dagsion, for 50G each. Gifts and meals raise bonds with your route's protagonist; include the protagonist in the meal.
21 characters unavailable on the Leda route
Cannot be recruited in Part I (may appear as a guest or enemy)
Playable in the prologue and Part III; cannot be recruited on any of the four Part I routes
The four protagonists cannot be recruited in another protagonist’s Part I; guest or enemy appearances do not count as recruitment
Joins through the story only on the Theodora route in Part I; no recruitment option on this route
Characters who join conditionally in Part II; their requests can be prepared in Part I, but they cannot join then
Cannot be recruited on the Leda route because Talimun’s paralogue, a recruitment prerequisite, is unavailable
UrsulaRecruitable only on Dietrich's route in Part I; other routes cannot recruit even after clearing Bertrand's paralogue
Leda's route lacks Bertrand's prerequisite paralogue, preventing recruitment
PeppePart I recruits are retained: Part II (War Arc) uses the current protagonist’s Part I team; from Part III, segment 2, talk to the character in Dagsion to rejoin. Recruiting them once on any route is enough. Below are those who only become available in Parts II and IIINewly addedperson.
Part II · War Arc2 charactersJoins after being defeated
NathanCStr、Dex 60, spear rider with Attack Speed +3 and Hit +10 when initiating combat;Spd 25、Res 15; joins only in Part IIDefeated in War Arc Chapter 3, joins in Chapter 4
Formally recruit Creek first. Deploy him in War Arc Chapter 3; others may weaken Nathan, but Creek must land the final blow. Nathan joins in Chapter 4.
- Time limitedIf another unit lands the final blow on Nathan, this recruitment opportunity is lost; redo that battle and update later records.
- TipAnyone can finish Creek off; when recruiting Nathan, the final blow in that battle must be dealt by Creek. Do not mix up their conditions.
CreekBStr、Dex 50、Spd 60, with more attack speed and Avo when defending; a cavalry dodge tank who joins in Part IIDefeated in War Arc Chapter 2, joins in Chapter 3
Complete and turn in My Late Sister's Accessory in Part I, then enter the War Arc using that protagonist's record. Defeat Creek in Chapter 2; he joins in Chapter 3. Another character may land the finishing blow.
- Time limitedMissing the Part I quest or failing the defeat requirement in War Arc Chapter 2 breaks Creek's recruitment chain and later Nathan's. After recruiting again, advance and update subsequent records
- TipAvailable in Dietrich's Chapter 9, 8/10–10/4, and Leda's Chapter 9, 7/12–10/15. Accept from Creek, retrieve the Violet Brooch at Yakusion Valley and return it.
Part III · Promised One's story11 charactersMostly story recruits, with a few conditional cases
EshmelSSPersonal skill disables Netherworld Blessing on foes within 2 spaces; Blaze Arts are effective against netherfiends, making this unit ideal for Part IIIJoins in Prologue Chapter 1; protagonist of Part III, the Promised One’s story
Joins in Prologue, Chapter 1; protagonist of Part III, the Promised One's story. Advance the story at this stage. Unavailable on the four Part I routes; the Part III protagonist.
Hong HuaBMag、Dex、Spdall 45, Hit +10 with magic equipped, proficient in both black and white magic; only available in the prologue and Part IIIJoins through the story in Part III
A prologue story companion who rejoins through the story in Part III; unavailable for recruitment on all four Part I routes and in Part II.
- TipJoins in Prologue Chapter 1.
TroyAStr、Magall 45,Spd 50 gauntlet hybrid; personal weapon is effective against fliers. Available only in the prologue and Part IIIJoins through the story in Part III
A prologue story companion who rejoins through the story in Part III; unavailable for recruitment on all four Part I routes and in Part II.
- TipJoins in Prologue Chapter 2.
TalimunABlaze Arts can lower attack speed over a wide area and swapDefRes, effective without relying on personal stats.Can join temporarily after the boss's first HP bar is depleted in Part III, Section 1
Complete Talimun's paralogue in Part I and retain the cleared route record. Limited participation becomes available after depleting the boss's first HP bar in Part III, segment 1.
- TipCheck completion of the relevant paralogue before advancing Part III; verify limited battle participation separately from permanent availability for free deployment.
AnatoliaSMag、SpdA magic offense template with 50 across the board; the area Blaze Art can destroy obstacles. Joins only in Part IIIPart III; requires the Part I paralogue
Complete Anatolia's paralogue in Part I first. Limited participation is recorded after depleting the boss's first HP bar in Part III, segment 1's first battle; a guest appearance does not mean permanent roster membership.
- TipThe paralogue is only available on Dietrich's and Leda's routes; available from 10/5, recommended to accept before 10/14; battle deadline: 10/17.
BertrandAStr 55、Dex 50、Def 45; a versatile frontline unit whose Blaze Arts boost hit or avoid as needed. Joins only in Part III; ResLowCan join temporarily after the boss's first HP bar is depleted in Part III, Section 1
Complete Bertrand's paralogue in Part I and keep the completed route record. In Part III, section 1, limited participation becomes available after depleting the boss's first HP bar.
- TipCheck completion of the relevant paralogue before advancing Part III; verify limited battle participation separately from permanent availability for free deployment.
OrchelSStr、Def、ResGrowth rates are all 60; can withstand physical and magic attacks and self-heal; Spd 10 is a serious weaknessCan join temporarily after the boss's first HP bar is depleted in Part III, Section 1
Complete Orchel's paralogue in Part I and retain that route's completed record. In Part III, Section 1, temporary participation becomes available after depleting the boss's first HP bar.
- TipCheck completion of the relevant paralogue before advancing Part III; verify limited battle participation separately from permanent availability for free deployment.
CenturioCDef、Dex 50, takes half damage in the first enemy-phase combat, reliably pulling enemies and holding chokepoints; only joins midway through Part IIIPart III, segment 2
Approach Aurora Temple in Part III, Section 2, receive the rescue request, then defeat Underworld soldiers at Elissa Ridge. Return to Dagsion and speak to Centurio for him to join formally.
- Time limitedComplete the rescue while the quest is active, then return to speak in the city.
- TipReturn to town and speak after the field battle; finishing the rescue does not automatically recruit the character.
AswanDHit +20 with a bow equipped, Dex 50, with reliable accuracy; joins only in Part III, segment 5, leaving almost no time for trainingJoins upon returning to Dagsion after the Hanno battle in Part III, section 4, at the start of section 5
After defeating Hanno in Part III, return to Dagsion and advance the joining event. Guides record this as after the section 4 battle or at the start of section 5. To preserve recruitment eligibility, keep Aswan and Tahonia alive in War Arc, Chapter 3.
- TipThis does not establish that both must survive on all four War Arc routes.
TahoniaDHP 65、Str 50; a gauntlet combat art has a 15% chance to follow up regardless of attack speed. Only arrives in Part III, Section 5, and cannot change classJoins upon returning to Dagsion after the Hanno battle in Part III, section 4, at the start of section 5
After defeating Hanno in Part III, return to Dagsion and advance the joining event. Guides record this as after the section 4 battle or at the start of section 5. To preserve recruitment eligibility, keep Aswan and Tahonia alive in War Arc, Chapter 3.
- TipThis does not establish that both must survive on all four War Arc routes.
KlapkaDAfter each combat, based onDefChanceDef +1 (up to +10), growing tougher with each fight; locked to Guardian and joins at the very end of Part IIIReturn to the capital after the battle against Mahadu in Part III, segment 5 (the start of segment 6)
First complete Theodora's Part I and War Arc records; the War Arc may be skipped. Keep Klapka alive against Mahadu in Part III, segment 5, then return to the capital after battle; check the joining event at the start of segment 6.
- Time limitedKeep Klapka alive in Section 5; prepare Theodora's completion record in advance too.
- TipKeeping Klapka alive is not enough; a guide records clearing only Cai's route with him alive and still not recruiting him.
All routes: Recruitment ends after clearing Part I, Chapter 12, and entering the War Arc. Select a character for the full method; open their portrait to see development routes, gifts, and bonds on their character page.