In **Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave**, alliances shift quickly, and loyalty isn’t set in stone. Characters like **Nezha**, a fierce guardian sworn to Anatolia, can be swayed to your side if you prove yourself worthy enough. Getting Nezha on your team shapes up differently depending on your path, making the chase to recruit him both challenging and rewarding.
How to Recruit Nezha in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Your route in the game heavily influences when and how you can recruit Nezha. Each protagonist faces unique challenges and timing to keep party diversity intact, so gathering the right conditions to bring Nezha aboard will differ with every playthrough.
| Route | Support Requirement | Renown Requirement | Special Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cai | 3 | 6 | Give him 3 Sandworm Meat |
| Leda | 3 | 9 | Give him 3 Sandworm Meat |
| Theodora | 3 | 6 | Give him 3 Sandworm Meat |
| Dietrich | 3 | 10 | Give him 3 Sandworm Meat |
Nezha’s recruitment comes earlier for **Cai** and **Theodora**, needing a moderate Renown threshold and Support level 3. Meanwhile, **Leda** and **Dietrich** have to wait longer, with higher Renown required before Nezha will join up.
Raising **Nezha’s Support to level 3** is essential no matter the route. Spend time with him at feasts, visit the theater, and consistently give him gifts every week. Items like **Strategy Manuscript** and **Tales of Adventure** are his preferred presents and will boost the support level quickly.
However, the biggest hurdle isn’t support or Renown—it’s getting **3 pieces of Sandworm Meat** to meet Nezha’s special recruitment condition. This item is rare because the world offers only a few spots where you can reliably farm it.
Sandworm Meat drops from **Sandworm enemies**, who mostly dwell in desert caves located in the northwest of the continent. Sometimes they appear in random overworld animal pack encounters, but these spawn patterns are unpredictable and unreliable for farming.
The prime farming spot is the Adid’s Cave, deep within the desert. This dungeon usually hosts seven Sandworms per run, giving you a solid chance to gather all the Sandworm Meat you need in one go—perfect for rapidly clearing this requirement.
Keep in mind, though, that **Cai’s route restricts access to the desert early on**, so grinding Sandworm Meat will be slower. He can reach the Heretics’ Cave near Dagison, but there typically spawns only one Sandworm per cycle, so returning regularly is necessary.
Once you’ve got the Sandworm Meat in hand, bring it to Nezha to finalize his recruitment. His **Personal Skill** grants a 50% chance to boost his Strength by 3 during player phase combat—an asset for this front-line swordsman who thrives in battle.