- Fortune's Weave recruitment depends on Renown level, story progress, and route choice
- Four lords: Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda each recruit different rosters
- Items and gold: Characters like Goliath and Dante need specific gifts or fees
- Paralogues matter: Some units only join after clearing specific paralogues
- Part II/III units: Anatolia, Bertrand, Creek, and others join automatically later
How Recruitment Works in Fortune's Weave
Fortune's Weave recruitment in Part I is built around several interlocking systems. Most playable characters can be recruited during Part I, but the requirements shift depending on which of the four lords you chose: Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, or Leda.
There are four core components to recruiting a character:
- Renown Level (R): A global value raised by completing main missions, subquests, paralogues, and holding audiences with the Gods. Requirements range from 3R to 10R.
- Story Stage (S): Some units only appear after specific story chapters.
- Additional Requirements: Gold payments, gift items, questions, quests, or coin flips.
- Paralogue Completion: Some characters require clearing a specific paralogue, and not all routes access every paralogue.
Characters like Gaitz (Dietrich's Route only), Seteth (not on Dietrich's Route), Peppe (not on Leda's Route), and Ursula (not on Leda's Route) cannot be recruited on every path. Plan your route choice around the roster you want.
Automatic & Story Recruits
Each lord's route grants several units automatically, including the lord themselves. Additional characters join in Part II and Part III through story events, sometimes with conditions attached.
| Character | How They Join | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cai / Dietrich / Theodora / Leda | Automatic | Your chosen lord and their core team |
| Tialla | Automatic on Cai's Route | Needs 8R–10R + Cai's Paralogue + 3000G elsewhere |
| Fabio | Automatic on Dietrich's Route | Leda's Route: 9R + Dietrich's Paralogue + suitable item (a Da Mina weapon works) |
| Bertrand | Guest in Part II, full unit in Part III | Complete his Paralogue in Part I to be safe |
| Anatolia / Talimun / Orchel | Automatic in Part III: Salvation First Section | Complete their Paralogues in Part I to be safe |
| Centurio | Part III after quest "Rescue Centurio" | Second Section of Salvation |
| Hong Hua / Troy | Prologue and Part III | Automatic |
| Aswan / Tahonia | Part III Fifth Section | Must survive as guest units in Part II Chapter 3 |
| Klapka | Part III Sixth Section | Must survive Part III Fifth Section as a guest |
Fabio (Leda's Route) and Gaitz (Dietrich's Route) require waiting until Bertrand's or Dietrich's team is eliminated from the tournament, around Chapter 12, plus clearing the paralogue "They Have Lost."
Part I Recruitment Requirements by Character
Below are the main Part I recruits with their requirements. Values shown as ranges reflect differences between the four routes. Always aim for the highest Renown figure if you are unsure of your route.
| Character | Renown (Range) | Extra Requirement | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jester | 6R–10R | 3x Quest | Costliest early on Dietrich's Route |
| Goliath | 6R–10R | 3x Giant's Meat | One guaranteed at Sand-Shadow Fort; also from Giant skirmishes |
| Dante | 6R–10R | 8000G | Most expensive gold recruit |
| Esmeralda | 6R–9R | Quest | Automatic on Dietrich's Route |
| Mikaela | 5R–8R | 3000G | Automatic on Dietrich's Route |
| Diego | 8R–10R | Clear Orchel's Paralogue | Cheapest on Theodora's Route (2S, 8R) |
| Loretta | 5R–9R | 3x Iron Sword | Earliest on Theodora's and Leda's Routes |
| Ninae | 6R–8R | 1x Paradise Fish | Fish at Lake Brontes in Saveilon, past Valhalla Mine |
| Lysander | 6R–8R | 5x Iron Spear | Automatic on Theodora's Route |
| Ursula | 7R–10R | Clear Talimun's Paralogue, Answer Yes x3 | Not available on Leda's Route |
| Ludia | 7R–9R | Quest | Consistent across all routes |
| Simon | 6R–10R | Coin flip — pick Tails | Same gimmick on all routes |
| Fianna | 5R–9R | 3000G | Cheapest on Leda's Route |
| Nezha | 6R–10R | 3x Sandworm Meat | Cheapest on Theodora's Route |
| Dadao | 5R–10R | 2x Kothar Gar | Cheapest on Theodora's and Leda's Routes |
| Halvin | 7R–9R | 10x Dates | Same on all routes |
Quest requirements usually involve a skirmish, a search, or talking to a character in another city. Go to the marker, finish the easy objective, and return to the quest-giver.
Dagsion Recruits & Special Cases
A second wave of characters appears in Dagsion over time. Each shows up around a specific date, then joins once you meet the Renown and item requirements. This is where several easily missed units live.
| Character | Appears Around | Renown (Range) | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benditz | 4/11 | 7R–9R | None | Straightforward free recruit |
| Kiroc | 5/4 | 4R–10R | 3x–8x Pure Water | Much cheaper on Dietrich's and Leda's Routes |
| Jasmine | 5/8 | 4R–9R | 500G–5000G | Cheapest on Leda's Route |
| Alexandra | 5/29 | 6R–10R | None | Free with Renown |
| Nuzzuo | 7/1 | 6R–9R | 2x–3x Iron Bow | Watch your bow stock |
| Inyoni | 7/10 | 7R–9R | 3000G–6000G | Cheapest on Leda's Route |
| Zarcone | Any | 4R–8R | Negotiate | Haggle his fee down to 10G |
| Majide | Any | 5R–9R | Question | Answer his question three times before he accepts |
| Sha Lan | Any | 8R–10R | Anatolia's Paralogue + questions | Answers: Saramis, Da Mina, Grounded Ship |
| Yang Jie | Any | 3R–9R | Questions | Answers: Cheese, Moon, Potatoes |
Route-Exclusive Units
- Gaitz: Dietrich's Route only, 10R
- Seteth: All except Dietrich
- Peppe: All except Leda
- Ursula: All except Leda
Battlefield Recruits
- Creek: Defeat him in Part II Ch. 2, needs subquest "My Late Sister's Accessory" in Part I
- Nathan: Have Creek land the killing blow in Part II Ch. 3
Tutorial Recruits
- Guzran: Tutorial on Cai's Route
- Yang Jie: Tutorial on Dietrich's Route
- Sofia: Tutorial on Theodora's Route
- Catania: Tutorial on Leda's Route
The subquest "My Late Sister's Accessory" does not appear on every Part I path. You may need to play at least two Part I Paths to guarantee Creek's recruitment.
Step-by-Step Recruitment Strategy
Follow this order to build your roster efficiently without wasting Renown or gold.
Prioritize Story and Paralogues
Complete main missions and every available paralogue early. Renown rises naturally, and paralogue clears unlock recruits like Diego, Ursula, Peppe, Buccar, and Sha Lan.
Grab the Cheap Recruits First
Pick up low-Renown units such as Noctula (3R–8R), Guzran, Yang Jie, Io on Dietrich's Route (3R, 800G), and Sofia or Catania depending on route.
Haggle and Answer Correctly
Negotiate Zarcone's fee down to 10G, answer Majide's question three times, pick Tails for Simon, and memorize the Yang Jie and Sha Lan question answers.
Farm the Gift Items
Stock Giant's Meat at Sand-Shadow Fort, catch a Paradise Fish at Lake Brontes, gather Glirmosa around Mount Orgus Trail and the Forest of No Return, and collect Sandworm Meat and Dates as you explore.
Wait for Dagsion and Late Story Windows
Check Dagsion from 4/11 onward for Benditz, Kiroc, Jasmine, Alexandra, Nuzzuo, and Inyoni. Around Chapter 12, recruit Fabio or Gaitz after the tournament storyline resolves.
Recruitment Checklist:
- Clear all available paralogues in Part I
- Reach 10R Renown before end of Part I
- Recruit all Dagsion arrivals before Part II
- Complete 'My Late Sister's Accessory' for Creek
- Keep guest units alive in Part II Chapter 3 for Aswan and Tahonia
- Stock gift items: Giant's Meat, Paradise Fish, Iron weapons
FAQ
Q: What is Renown and how do I raise it in Fortune's Weave recruitment?
Renown is a global value that increases as you complete main missions, subquests, paralogues, and certain events. You can also gain Renown by holding audiences with the Gods when available. Most Part I recruits require between 3R and 10R.
Q: Can every character be recruited on every route?
No. Some units are route-locked, such as Gaitz (Dietrich only), Seteth (unavailable to Dietrich), and Ursula and Peppe (unavailable to Leda). Paralogue access also differs between routes, which can block certain recruits.
Q: Which characters join automatically later in the game?
Anatolia, Talimun, and Orchel join in Part III: Salvation First Section, Bertrand becomes a full unit in Part III, Centurio joins after 'Rescue Centurio', and Hong Hua, Troy, Aswan, Tahonia, and Klapka join through the Prologue and Part III, provided guest units survive their chapters.
Q: How do I get the special gift items like Giant's Meat and Paradise Fish?
Giant's Meat is guaranteed at Sand-Shadow Fort and drops from Giant-marked skirmishes on the world map. Paradise Fish is easiest to catch at Lake Brontes in Saveilon, on the far side of Valhalla Mine. Glirmosa grows around Mount Orgus Trail, the Rear Mountain Path, the Forest of No Return, and Giant's Mount in Pasithea.