Building strong bonds can turn an average army into an unstoppable force. Here’s how to raise your allies’ trust to the coveted Support Rank S in Fire Emblem Engage-and what makes these relationships worth the effort.
However, you can increase your support one step higher to the vaunted “S-rank,” and potentially romance a partner. Continue reading to find out how you can reach “S-rank” and who you can romance.
How do you get the Pact Ring in Fire Emblem Engage
The Pact Ring is earned after finishing Paralogue 15 and then retrieving it in My Room on the Somniel, after which you can gift it to an ally who has reached A-rank with Alear to unlock S-rank Support.
After “Chapter 23: The Four Hounds” in Fire Emblem Engage, you’ll unlock the Paralogue: The Connector. You’ll have to recover a supposed Emblem ring from some corrupted enemies, but once you recover it, you find out it’s the Pact Ring, a ring holding the power of your mother, Lumera. It’s a ring that only Divine Dragons can give to someone they truly trust, and it’s the ring used to increase the support between you and an ally from A-rank to “S-rank.”
To retrieve your Pact Ring, make your way to your room at the Somniel, and interact with the Memento Drawer. You may only give the Pact Ring to one person, and they must have a support rank of A.
What are the benefits of reaching S rank support in Fire Emblem Engage?
Reaching S rank support with an ally in Fire Emblem Engage grants Alear and the partner superior stat bonuses during adjacent combat, surpassing A rank gains with boosts to attack, speed, defense, and resistance. A unique cutscene plays to showcase their deepened bond, marked by a ring icon in the support menu. The Ally Notebook gains an extra page on the relationship, while the room displays a memento from the partner, and their epilogue features a distinct paired entry with a special shared Engage skill.
The main reward is a new cutscene that addresses the special relationship between Alear and their partner. The higher rank will give Alear and their new partner a bigger boost when standing next to each other in battle. Also, your partner will have a ring icon next to their name in the support menu, and an additional page in the Ally notebook detailing your relationship.
Who can you romance in Fire Emblem Engage?
Players can build deep bonds with nearly every unit in Fire Emblem Engage, but only Alear, the main character, can form a romantic relationship through an S-Rank support. Both male and female versions of Alear can reach this level of intimacy with select characters depending on shared experiences and battles. Other party members can reach A-Rank friendships, strengthening their combat performance and dialogue interactions, but S-Rank scenes are reserved exclusively for Alear’s chosen partner.
In Fire Emblem Engage, you’re not limited to who you can choose as your S-rank support. Regardless of the character you chose at the beginning of the game, you’re able to choose any ally as the one whom you truly trust because you’re not locked to any particular sexuality. However, be aware that not every relationship is a romantic one: Some of the character options will lead to a platonic relationship.
According to hitc.com, here is a list of all of the relationships and their statuses in Fire Emblem Engage:
All Fire Emblem Engage Relationships
Building relationships in Fire Emblem Engage is central to improving unit performance and unlocking new story interactions. Each character pair can increase their Support Rank by fighting together, sharing meals, giving gifts, or participating in conversations. Higher ranks grant stat boosts in battle and reveal deeper dialogue scenes that show more of each character’s personality. The highest level, Rank S, represents a unique bond and usually includes exclusive cutscenes or items tied to that relationship.
Romantic |
Platonic |
Flirtatious |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred | Alcryst | Framme |
| Bonet | Amber | Fogado |
| Citrinne | Anna | Hortensia |
| Diamant | Boucheron | Rosado |
| Goldmary | Celine | Timerra |
| Ivy | Clanne | Vander |
| Jade | Jean | Timerra |
| Kagetsu | Linden | |
| Lapis | Saphir | |
| Louis | Veyle | |
| Mauvier | Zelkov | |
| Merrin | ||
| Pandero | ||
| Panette | ||
| Seadall |
Which characters can Alear romance with S support
Alear can form romantic S-rank supports (via Pact Ring) with specific playable characters in Fire Emblem Engage, regardless of Alear’s gender. These relationships feature explicit romantic dialogue, confessions, or paired endings, unlike platonic S-supports.
Romantic S-Support List
These characters have confirmed romantic bonds with Alear:
| Character | Nation/Notes |
|---|---|
| Alfred | Firene prince |
| Bunet | Solm cook |
| Chloe | Firene pegasus knight |
| Citrinne | Elusia mage |
| Diamant | Brodia prince |
| Goldmary | Solm axe fighter |
| Ivy | Elusia princess |
| Jade | Brodia armored knight |
| Kagetsu | Elusia/Elyos swordmaster |
| Lapis | Brodia lance fighter |
| Louis | Firene armored knight |
| Mauvier | Late-game wolf knight |
| Merrin | Solm wolf knight |
| Pandreo | Solm cleric (debated but often listed) |
| Panette | Solm warrior |
| Seadall | Solm dancer |
Key Notes
Not all recruitable allies qualify-platonic options like Yunaka, Veyle, Timerra, or Framme build deep bonds but lack romance. Only one S-support per playthrough; prioritize by building A-rank first through battles and Somniel activities.
How to unlock romantic S-supports with these characters
Alear unlocks romantic S-supports with listed characters by first reaching A-rank support, then using the Pact Ring after obtaining it late-game. The process is identical for all romance-eligible allies, regardless of gender, with no unique requirements per character beyond recruitment and story progress.
Reach A-Rank Support
Fight battles with the target adjacent to Alear on the player phase for combat boosts and rank gains; chain attacks or assists accelerate this. In Somniel, maximize interactions: give preferred gifts (e.g., Sunflower for Alfred, Seafood for Bunet), cook/dine at Cafe Terrace (match liked meals), spar in Arena, fish, or do Ox Cart/mini-games together.
Obtain Pact Ring
Progress to Chapters 21-22, then unlock Paralogue: The Connector (east of Lythos Castle). Clear the map to claim the ring from Alear’s Memento Drawer; it’s required for any S-rank.
Trigger Romance
Equip the Pact Ring on one A-rank romantic partner via Somniel interactions-it auto-upgrades to S with a confession scene and paired ending. Only one per save file; romance triggers uniquely for listed characters like Ivy or Kagetsu.
