The world of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is packed with intriguing clans, but Orchel’s group of misfits stands out for its subtlety and hidden charm. Their storylines and relationships unfold quietly, making recruiting members like the lively pegasus knight Loretta especially rewarding. Bringing Loretta onto your team early adds a dynamic edge to your strategies, making her a must-have for many players eager to deepen their party roster.
Recruiting Loretta requires meeting specific criteria that vary depending on the protagonist’s route. This design ensures each playthrough feels unique, encouraging players to explore different pathways. Her recruitment hinges on support level, renown, and a special gift component, which means timing and resource management are key to adding her to your team quickly.
Here’s how Loretta’s recruitment breaks down across the four main routes in the game:
| Route | Support Requirement | Renown Requirement | Special Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cai | 3 | 7 | Give Loretta three Iron Swords |
| Leda | 3 | 5 | Give Loretta three Iron Swords |
| Theodora | 3 | 5 | Give Loretta three Iron Swords |
| Dietrich | 3 | 9 | Give Loretta three Iron Swords |
| Route | Support Requirement | Renown Requirement | Special Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cai | 3 | 7 | Give Loretta three Iron Swords |
| Leda | 3 | 5 | Give Loretta three Iron Swords |
| Theodora | 3 | 5 | Give Loretta three Iron Swords |
| Dietrich | 3 | 9 | Give Loretta three Iron Swords |
Players following the Cai, Leda, or Theodora routes can recruit Loretta shortly after the gladiator games’ preliminary rounds conclude, making her accessible fairly early. However, if you picked Dietrich’s path, expect to wait longer before she becomes available, as your renown requirement is higher and the timing later in the narrative.
Knowing what gifts to offer Loretta makes all the difference. She has a fondness for fishing equipment, so bringing her fishing rods and hooks, taking her to the theater, or sharing meals all contribute noticeably to boosting her support level. This approach rapidly advances your progress toward her recruitment threshold.
Despite seeming straightforward, gathering three Iron Swords isn’t as simple as visiting the armory. Each shop refresh offers only one Iron Sword, so you’ll need to plan across multiple locations or wait for shop inventories to reset. Still, it’s possible to collect all three swords during a single free time phase if you know where to look.
- Buy one Iron Sword from the Armory in Dagison.
- Trade 10 Linaria for an Iron Sword at Vandahl Trading Co., also in Dagison.
- Purchase one Iron Sword from the town of Alecto in the continent’s southwest corner.
Once you have the trio of Iron Swords, handing them over to Loretta will convince her to abandon Orchel’s clan and join your ranks. Her unique skill grants a +10 Avoid bonus when her HP is below 50%, making her exceptionally slippery and valuable in battle—true to the agile nature of Orchel’s misfit team.