The free-to-play Fire Emblem Heroes [Free] is finally upon us, and it's not as bad as some feared it would be. While the game certainly takes cues from other social RPGs like Puzzle & Dragons and Monster Strike, it's not nearly as hard on players as some examples of the genre. Still, if you're new to Fire Emblem, strategy games, or social RPG mechanics, there is a lot to take in here, and the game isn't always that good about explaining things. With that in mind, I've put together some tips and advice that should help you find your feet. Unlike the characters in Fire Emblem Awakening, right" Ha ha, we have a lot of fun around here. Don't worry, my advice is better than my jokes.
Getting Started
Ditch the characters the game gives to you ASAP. I know, they're the speaking characters in the story and everything, but they're awful, trust me. You should only use them until you have literally anyone better to fill their role. So for example, you can use Anna until you get another axe-wielder, but not a moment longer than that. Reroll if you want to, but you really don't have to. Some players like to "re-roll" with the free premium currency the game gives you, deleting the app and playing through the tutorial again and again until they get a five-star character. If you opt to do this, remember that you should not link your My Nintendo account to the game until you get your desired result. That said, I didn't pull anything higher than a three-star character with...