Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Gifts and Support Farming Guide
Fastest ways to raise Support levels and recruit every character
Why Support Matters in Fortune’s Weave
Support levels are the foundation of recruitment in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. Every recruitable character requires a minimum Support rank—typically 1S, 2S, or 3S—before they will join your army. Understanding how to raise Support efficiently saves hours of grinding and ensures you can recruit your desired characters before their availability windows close.
Unlike some Fire Emblem titles where Support conversations unlock through battle alone, Fortune’s Weave requires active management through gifts, meals, and stage shows. This guide covers every Support-raising method, the best gifts for each character, and strategic timing to maximize your efficiency.
Support Level Basics
What Support Levels Mean
Support levels are labeled as S-ranks (1S, 2S, 3S) in recruitment tables. This is different from the traditional C→B→A→S support progression in earlier Fire Emblem titles. Each S-rank represents a distinct tier of bond strength:
- 1S — Acquaintance: Unlocks basic dialogue and minor stat bonuses
- 2S — Companion: Unlocks combat dialogue and medium stat bonuses
- 3S — Confidant: Unlocks recruitment eligibility and major stat bonuses
Global vs Route-Specific Support
Support levels in Fortune’s Weave are global—they carry across all Hero paths. If you raise Support with a character on Cai’s route, that Support level persists when you play Dietrich’s route. This makes your first playthrough an investment: prioritize raising Support with characters you know you want to recruit across all routes.
Support only increases and never decreases, even if you restart a chapter.
Gift-Giving System
How Gifts Work
Giving gifts is the fastest way to raise Support in Fortune’s Weave. Different characters prefer different types of gifts—giving a character their favorite gift yields maximum Support points, while giving a disliked gift may yield nothing or even reduce affinity.
Where to Get Gifts
Gifts are purchased from shops in Dagsion or found as treasure during dungeon exploration. Key gift sources:
- Dagsion General Store — Staple gifts like ores and food items
- Specialty Shops — Rare gifts available at specific times
- Dungeon Treasures — Unique gifts found while delving
- Event Rewards — Some side quests award special gifts
Best Gifts by Character
Cai’s Route Characters
Tialla (Childhood Friend)
- Favorite: Paradise Fish — found at Lake Brontes in Saveilon
- Also likes: Sweet Bun, Dried Fish
- Dislikes: Iron Sword, Bronze Axe
Peter (Childhood Friend)
- Favorite: Iron Sword — purchased at Dagsion weapons shop
- Also likes: Steel Sword, Energy Seed
- Dislikes: Antler, Monster Carapace
Ultand (Late Joiner, Chapter 6+)
- Favorite: Pure Water — purchased at Dagsion shop
- Also likes: Herb, Miracle Bow
- Dislikes: Monster Horn, Giant’s Meat
Dietrich’s Route Characters
Fabio (Early Ally)
- Favorite: Energy Seed — found in dungeons
- Also likes: Herb, Sweet Bun
- Dislikes: Ore, Iron Bow
Esmeralda (Early Ally)
- Favorite: Gold Earrings — rare shop item
- Also likes: Gemstone, Silver Shield
- Dislikes: Bronze Axe, Monster Claw
Mikaela (Early Ally)
- Favorite: Gemstone — found in dungeons or purchased
- Also likes: Gold Earrings, Silver Blade
- Dislikes: Iron Sword, Antler
Gaitz (Requires Paralogue Completion)
- Favorite: Elite Meal — prepared at inn
- Also likes: Quality Ore, Pure Water
- Dislikes: Basic weapons
Theodora’s Route Characters
Bonaventure (Retainer)
- Favorite: Master Sword — forged or rare find
- Also likes: Gemstone, Pure Water
- Dislikes: Monster Material, Ore
Tobias (Retainer)
- Favorite: Blessed Shield — Temple Row blessing item
- Also likes: Pure Water, Quality Herb
- Dislikes: Gauntlets, Firewood
Lilian (Retainer)
- Favorite: Gold Hairpin — rare shop item
- Also likes: Gemstone, Silver Blade
- Dislikes: Bronze Axe, Monster Claw
Lysander (Retainer)
- Favorite: Knight Crest — rare drop or quest reward
- Also likes: Master Sword, Pure Water
- Dislikes: Basic items
Leda’s Route Characters
Buccar (Early Ally)
- Favorite: Sweet Bun — purchased or made
- Also likes: Dried Fish, Energy Seed
- Dislikes: Iron Bow, Monster Carapace
Sirocco (Early Ally)
- Favorite: Wind Tome — rare magical item
- Also likes: Pure Water, Gemstone
- Dislikes: Firewood, Ore
Olympia (Early Ally)
- Favorite: Sage’s Herb — Temple purchase
- Also likes: Pure Water, Quality Meal
- Dislikes: Iron Sword, Bronze Axe
Mu (Early Ally)
- Favorite: Glirmosa — found at Mount Orgus Trail, Rear Mountain Path, Forest of No Return
- Also likes: Quality Ore, Pure Water
- Dislikes: Monster Horn, Basic weapons
Universal Recruitable Characters
Goliath
- Favorite: Giant’s Meat — found in Sand-Shadow Fort
- Also likes: Energy Seed, Quality Meal
- Dislikes: Iron Bow, Firewood
Dante
- Favorite: Gold — 8000G payment option
- Also likes: Gemstone, Elite Meal
- Dislikes: Basic items, Monster Material
Diego (Requires Orchel’s Paralogue)
- Favorite: Blessed Sword — Temple Row
- Also likes: Pure Water, Master Sword
- Dislikes: Monster Claw, Ore
Loretta
- Favorite: Iron Bow — weapons shop
- Also likes: Elfin Bow, Pure Water
- Dislikes: Bronze Axe, Firewood
Seteth
- Favorite: Quality Ore — refined from basic ore
- Also likes: Pure Water, Gemstone
- Dislikes: Monster Material
Ninae
- Favorite: Paradise Fish — Lake Brontes, Saveilon
- Also likes: Sweet Bun, Quality Meal
- Dislikes: Iron Sword, Bronze Axe
Ursula (Requires Talimun’s Paralogue + Yes x3)
- Favorite: Pure Water — daily purchase
- Also likes: Quality Herb, Blessed Shield
- Dislikes: Monster Horn, Ore
Ludia
- Favorite: Gemstone — dungeon find
- Also likes: Gold Earrings, Pure Water
- Dislikes: Basic weapons, Firewood
Simon (Requires Coin Flip: Tails)
- Favorite: Pure Water
- Also likes: Quality Meal, Energy Seed
- Dislikes: Monster Material, Iron Bow
Fianna
- Favorite: Quality Meal — inn preparation
- Also likes: Sweet Bun, Pure Water
- Dislikes: Iron Sword, Bronze Axe
Noctula
- Favorite: Pure Water
- Also likes: Energy Seed, Quality Herb
- Dislikes: Ore, Monster Claw
Zarcone (Negotiable Fee)
- Special: His fee can be negotiated down to 10G
- Favorite: Gold
- Also likes: Gemstone, Quality Meal
- Dislikes: Monster Material
Majide (Requires Answering Questions)
- Favorite: Quality Meal
- Also likes: Pure Water, Energy Seed
- Dislikes: Basic weapons
Benditz
- Favorite: Pure Water
- Also likes: Quality Meal, Gemstone
- Dislikes: Iron Bow, Bronze Axe
Inyoni
- Favorite: Pure Water
- Also likes: Sage’s Herb, Quality Meal
- Dislikes: Ore, Monster Horn
Jasmine
- Favorite: Sweet Bun
- Also likes: Dried Fish, Quality Meal
- Dislikes: Iron Sword, Monster Carapace
Alexandra
- Favorite: Gemstone
- Also likes: Gold Earrings, Pure Water
- Dislikes: Bronze Axe, Firewood
Nuzzuo
- Favorite: Iron Bow
- Also likes: Elfin Bow, Pure Water
- Dislikes: Monster Claw, Ore
Kiroc
- Favorite: Pure Water
- Also likes: Quality Herb, Energy Seed
- Dislikes: Iron Sword, Bronze Axe
Meal System
How Meals Work
Sharing a meal with a character raises Support and advances the calendar day. Meals are prepared at the inn in Dagsion and can be customized with ingredients. The quality of the meal affects Support gain:
- Basic Meal — Standard Support gain, cheapest option
- Quality Meal — 1.5x Support gain, moderate cost
- Elite Meal — 2x Support gain, expensive
Meal Ingredients
Ingredients can be purchased at Dagsion shops or found during exploration:
- Meats — Found in dungeons or purchased
- Fish — Purchased or found at waterways
- Vegetables — General shop stock
- Herbs — Temple Row or specialty shops
- Ores — Dungeon finds or refined
Strategic Meal Timing
Meals advance the calendar, so timing matters:
- Before Paralogue deadlines — Use meals to raise Support quickly without consuming calendar days on less efficient activities
- After major battles — Good moment to bond while resting
- During preparation phases — Between tournament matches, meals maximize Support gains
Stage Shows
Theater Unlocking
The theater in Dagsion unlocks after Chapter 3. Stage shows are another Support-raising option, though they consume more calendar time than gifts and provide moderate Support gains.
When to Use Stage Shows
Stage shows work best when:
- You have surplus calendar days before a deadline
- You want an alternative to meal grinding
- You need to raise Support with multiple characters simultaneously
Support Farming Strategy
Early Game (Chapters 1-3)
Focus on:
- Building Support with starting party members
- Identifying which characters you want to recruit long-term
- Stockpiling favorite gifts for high-priority characters
Mid Game (Chapters 4-6)
Focus on:
- Raising Support to 2S with recruitment targets
- Completing Paralogues that unlock new characters
- Using meals strategically before deadlines
Late Game (Chapters 7-10)
Focus on:
- Pushing Support to 3S for full recruitment eligibility
- Using gifts efficiently for final recruitment push
- Ensuring all Paralogue-required characters are unlocked
Efficiency Tips
- Gift Priority — Give favorite gifts first; they yield maximum Support per calendar day
- Support Carries — Raise Support once on your first route; it persists everywhere
- Meal Timing — Use Quality Meals when you have calendar flexibility
- Gift Stockpiling — Buy favorite gifts in bulk when you find them
- Route Hopping — Use Pale Raven’s Perch to access different shop inventories
Support Level Requirements Reference
For complete recruitment tables by route, see the Recruitment Guide.
Related Guides
- Recruitment Guide — Full requirements for every character
- Paralogues Guide — Unlock requirements affecting recruitment
- How to Play — General game systems overview
- Characters Hub — All character pages with individual details
Return to the Guides Hub for more preparation resources before the Heroic Games begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers grounded in what Nintendo has revealed so far.
What is the fastest way to raise Support in Fortune's Weave?
Giving favorite gifts is the fastest method. Each gift can be given once per calendar day and yields immediate Support points. Prioritize finding each character's favorite gift for maximum efficiency.
Do Support levels carry across different Hero routes?
Yes. Support is global to your save file and persists when you switch paths via Pale Raven's Perch. This makes early Support investment very valuable.
Where can I find Paradise Fish for Tialla and Ninae?
Paradise Fish is most easily obtained at Lake Brontes in Saveilon. Visit this location during exploration to stock up on this valuable gift.
Can I reduce Zarcone's recruitment fee?
Yes. During negotiation, you can reduce his fee from the standard amount down to just 10G with successful dialogue choices. This makes him one of the cheapest recruits.
How many gifts can I give per day?
You can give one gift per character per calendar day. Plan your gift-giving rotation carefully to maximize Support gains within calendar constraints.
Do meals or gifts give more Support per day?
Gifts give more Support per calendar day when you have the right favorite gifts in stock. Meals are less efficient but can be used to raise Support with multiple characters simultaneously. Use gifts for single-target efficiency and meals for multi-target Support building.