Forging Bonds

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Forging Bonds (Japanese: 想いを集めて Gathering Thoughts) is a game mode in Fire Emblem Heroes. During Forging Bonds events, players clear stages in order to receive rewards in the form of conversations with units, Hero Feathers, Badges, Divine Dew and accessories.

Plot

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Overview

First-run Forging Bonds events typically last for two weeks; rerun events typically last for one week, with friendship goals and reward plateaus roughly halved accordingly. The goal is to boost friendship with specified event characters through battling. The amount of friendship earned can be increased by wearing specified bonus accessories, some of which are earned throughout the event.

There are three difficulties of battle: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, with the amount of friendship earned increasing with the difficulty. The player's team of four units faces a random four units on a random map.

List of Forging Bonds events

Note: All date ranges begin at 7:00 AM UTC on the first listed date and end at 6:59 AM UTC on the second listed date unless otherwise noted.

Name	Date	Event characters				Accessory rewards	Bonus accessories
Defending Ylisse	July 23, 2018 – August 6, 2018	Olivia: Sky-High Dancer	Sumia: Maid of Flowers	Maribelle: Dire Damsel	Libra: Fetching Friar
Rejecting Destiny	August 24, 2018 – September 7, 2018	Celica: Warrior Priestess	Veronica: Brave Princess	Ephraim: Sacred Twin Lord	Hector: Brave Warrior
High Tea Jinks	September 18, 2018 – October 2, 2018	Flora: Cold as Ice	Nina: Eye Spy	Ophelia: Dramatic Heroine	Silas: Loyal Knight
Dueling Desires	October 27, 2018 – November 10, 2018	Loki: The Trickster	Aversa: Dark One	Owain: Chosen One	Kliff: Curious Spirit
The Sworn Oath	November 28, 2018 – December 12, 2018	Ylgr: Fresh Snowfall	Hríd: Icy Blade	Gunnthrá: Voice of Dreams	Fjorm: Princess of Ice
Hearts as One	January 11, 2019 – January 25, 2019	Tibarn: Lord of the Air	Leanne: Forest's Song	Reyson: White Prince	Nailah: Unflinching Eye
The Orb Case	February 20, 2019 – March 6, 2019	Keaton: Lupine Collector	Velouria: Wolf Cub	Kaden: Kitsune Braggart	Selkie: Free Spirit
Reason to Fight	March 8, 2019 – March 22, 2019	Idunn: Dark Priestess	Sue: Doe of the Plains	Lugh: Anima Child	Thea: Stormy Flier
A Trust Earned	April 10, 2019 – April 24, 2019	Caineghis: Gallia's Lion King	Lethe: Gallia's Valkyrie	Ranulf: Friend of Nations	Mordecai: Kindhearted Tiger
Power's Den	May 10, 2019 – May 24, 2019	Mareeta: The Blade's Pawn	Tiki: Torpid Dragon	Corrin: Wailing Soul	Berkut: Purgatorial Prince
Spanning Time	June 11, 2019 – June 25, 2019	Nah: Little Miss	Brady: Daunting Priest	Yarne: Timid Taguel	Kjelle: Fair Fighter
Joining Forces	First-run: July 22, 2019 – August 5, 2019 Rerun: May 25, 2020 – June 2, 2020	Byleth: Proven Professor	Claude: The Schemer	Edelgard: The Future	Dimitri: The Protector
Changing Winds	August 7, 2019 – August 21, 2019	Hubert: Sinister Servant	Mercedes: Kindly Devotee	Hilda: Idle Maiden	Petra: Princess of Brigid
A Time to Shine	September 19, 2019 – October 3, 2019	Phina: Roving Dancer	Norne: The Volunteer	Nagi: Dragon Avatar	Sirius: Mysterious Knight
Common Virtues	October 21, 2019 – November 5, 2019	Catria: Mild Middle Sister	Silque: Adherent of Mila	Python: Apathetic Archer	Forsyth: Loyal Lieutenant
Mercenary Matters	First-run: November 7, 2019 – November 21, 2019 Rerun: July 11, 2020 – July 19, 2020	Ewan: Eager Student	Tethys: Beloved Dancer	Gerik: Desert Tiger	Ephraim: Dynastic Duo
Path to the Future	December 6, 2019 – December 20, 2019	Mareeta: Sword of Stars	Eyvel: Mistress of Fiana	Osian: Scolded Soldier	Tanya: Dagdar's Kid
Beyond Blood	First-run: January 9, 2020 – January 23, 2020 Rerun: September 10, 2020 – September 18, 2020	Larcei: Keen Kin	Shannan: Wielder of Astra	Ced: Hero on the Wind	Altena: Luminous Rider
Study in Crimson	February 17, 2020 – March 2, 2020	Rath: Wolf of Sacae	Leila: Rose amid Fangs	Nils: Bright Bard	Fiora: Airborne Warrior
Harmony amid Chaos	First-run: March 6, 2020 – March 20, 2020 Rerun: November 8, 2020 – November 16, 2020	Ferdinand: Noblest of Nobles	Lysithea: Child Prodigy	Bernadetta: Eternal Loner	Annette: Overachiever
The Fire Within	April 8, 2020 – April 22, 2020	Midori: Reliable Chemist	Forrest: Fashion Forward	Rinkah: Scion of Flame	Lilith: Astral Daughter
Peaceful Ends	First-run: May 8, 2020 – May 22, 2020 Rerun: January 22, 2021 – January 30, 2021	Ike: Zeal Unleashed	Julia: Heart Usurped	Lyon: Demon King	Corrin: Bloodbound Beast
Renewed Resolve	June 5, 2020 – June 19, 2020	Say'ri: Chon'sin's Blade	Emmeryn: Gentle Exalt	Mustafa: Plegian Champion	Anna: Secret Seller
Shape of a Spirit	First-run: July 20, 2020 – August 3, 2020 Rerun: March 26, 2021 – April 3, 2021	Kris: Unknown Hero	Julian: Tender Thief	Lena: Tender Angel	Kris: Unsung Hero
A New Future	First-run: August 18, 2020 – September 1, 2020 Rerun: May 26, 2021 – June 3, 2021	Lysithea: Earnest Seeker	Claude: Almyra's King	Edelgard: Adrestian Emperor	Dimitri: King of Faerghus
Timeless Ties	September 18, 2020 – October 2, 2020	Shinon: Scathing Archer	Ilyana: Hungering Mage	Jill: Fiery Dracoknight	Gatrie: Armored Amour
In Her Service	First-run: October 19, 2020 – November 2, 2020 Rerun: July 10, 2021 – July 18, 2021	Catherine: Thunder Knight	Flayn: Playing Innocent	Shamir: Archer Apart	Seteth: Seiros Adherent
Principled Acts	November 17, 2020 – December 1, 2020	Merlinus: Pherae's Clerk	Melady: Crimson Rider	Dieck: Wounded Tiger	Guinivere: Princess of Bern
Driven by Vision	First-run: December 8, 2020 – December 22, 2020 Rerun: September 9, 2021 – September 17, 2021	Knoll: Darkness Watcher	Natasha: Sacred Healer	Duessel: Obsidian	Selena: Fluorspar
Shared Purpose	January 8, 2021 – January 22, 2021	Miranda: Willful Princess	Sara: Lady of Loptr	Asbel: Windswept Youth	Ronan: Villager of Iz
Enduring Legacy	February 16, 2021 – March 2, 2021	Azelle: Youthful Flame	Annand: Knight-Defender	Lex: Young Blade	Erinys: Earnest Knight
Seeds of Fódlan	First-run: March 5, 2021 – March 19, 2021 Rerun: November 8, 2021 – November 16, 2021	Ingrid: Galatea's Heir	Linhardt: Hevring's Heir	Dedue: Dimitri's Vassal	Marianne: Adopted Daughter
Bond of Trust	April 6, 2021 – April 20, 2021	Erk: Studious Mage	Louise: Lady of Violets	Pent: Mage General	Farina: The Great Wing
Forces of Will	First-run: May 7, 2021 – May 21, 2021 Rerun: December 29, 2021 – January 6, 2022	Morgan: Fated Darkness	Edelgard: Hegemon Husk	Morgan: Devoted Darkness	Dimitri: Savage Boar
Decided Future	First-run: June 8, 2021 – June 22, 2021 Rerun: March 9, 2022 – March 18, 2022	Palla: Kind Eldest Sister	Luthier: Odd Wayfarer	Tatiana: Devoted Saint	Zeke: Past Unknown
Dawning Reality	July 19, 2021 – August 2, 2021	Nyx: Rulebreaker Mage	Charlotte: Wily Warrior	Orochi: Merry Diviner	Benny: Sensitive Soul
Keepers of Faith	First-run: August 17, 2021 – August 31, 2021 Rerun: May 26, 2022 – June 3, 2022	Marth: Prince of Light	Marianne: Serene Adherent	Gatekeeper: Nothing to Report	Eirika: Pledged Restorer
Abyssal Light	First-run: September 17, 2021 – October 1, 2021 Rerun: July 11, 2022 – July 19, 2022	Constance: Fallen Noble	Yuri: Ashen Valiant	Balthus: King of Grappling	Hapi: Drawn-Out Sigh
With Conviction	First-run: October 18, 2021 – November 1, 2021 Rerun: September 9, 2022 – September 16, 2022	Malice: Deft Sellsword	Wolf: Coyote's Loyal	Vyland: Coyote's Justice	Roshea: Coyote's Faithful
Embracing Fate	November 17, 2021 – December 1, 2021	Volke: Man of Mysteries	Tanith: Bright Blade	Astrid: Resolute Damsel	Marcia: Petulant Knight
Dueling Spirit	December 7, 2021 – December 21, 2021	Priam: Radiant Hero	Flavia: Feroxi East-Khan	Basilio: Feroxi West-Khan	Miriel: Rapier Intellect
New Foundations	January 7, 2022 – January 21, 2022	Neimi: Tearful Archer	Joshua: Resolute Tempest	Rennac: Rich "Merchant"	Colm: Capable Thief
True Conviction	February 18, 2022 – March 4, 2022 Rerun: November 11, 2022 – November 18, 2022	Hugh: Worldly Mage	Niime: Mountain Hermit	Cath: Master Thief	Idunn: Divine Demon
Darkness to Light	March 18, 2022 – April 1, 2022	Mareeta: Astra Awakened	August: Astute Tactician	Galzus: Dark Blade of Od	Karin: Driven Knight
This Life's Light	April 18, 2022 – May 2, 2022	Scáthach: Astra's Wake	Ishtar: Echoing Thunder	Arthur: Furious Mage	Tine: Rumbling Thunder
Beyond Control	May 10, 2022 – May 24, 2022 Rerun: January 3, 2023 – January 11, 2023	Lilith: Silent Broodling	Rhea: Immaculate One	Gustav: Sovereign Slain	Ninian: Frozen Heart
Charting a Path	June 8, 2022 – June 22, 2022	Kent: Crimson Shield	Guy: Kutolah Blade	Florina: Azure-Sky Knight	Sain: Green Lance
Heart and Soul	July 19, 2022 – August 2, 2022 Rerun: April 3, 2023 – April 11, 2023	Kamui: Wandering Blade	Celica: Valentia's Hope	Atlas: Forest Muscle	Est: Sweet Baby Sis
Weave of Fate	August 17, 2022 – August 31, 2022	Seliph: Enduring Legacy	Byleth: Sublime Light	Tiki: Fated Divinity	Chrom: Fated Honor
The Path's End	September 16, 2022 – September 30, 2022 Rerun: May 26, 2023 – June 3, 2023	Shez: Rising Mercenary	Shez: Keen Mercenary	Hilda: Helping Hand	Monica: Favored Vassal
Flow of Power	October 17, 2022 – October 31, 2022 Rerun: July 2, 2023 – July 10, 2023	Gregor: Swell Sword	Robin: Fell Tactician	Ricken: Shepherd Novice	Phila: Pegasus Master
Illuminating the Path	November 18, 2022 – December 2, 2022	Tiki: Awakened Blood	Nyna: The Last Princess	Elice: Altean Princess	Hardin: The Coyote
New Awakening	December 7, 2022 – December 21, 2022 Rerun: November 9, 2023 – November 17, 2023	Ophelia: Starlit Maiden	Dwyer: Sleepy Butler	Kiragi: Upbeat Archer	Caeldori: Perfect Angel
Emblems, Heroes	January 17, 2023 – January 31, 2023 Rerun: October 2, 2023 – October 10, 2023	Alear: Dragon Child	Céline: Joyous Royal	Alfred: Floral Protector	Chloé: Fairy-Tale Flier
Deciding the Future	February 17, 2023 – March 3, 2023	Lucia: Tireless Advisor	Elincia: Devoted Queen	Bastian: Crimea's Keystone	Geoffrey: Realm's Protector
Her Shining Future	March 17, 2023 – March 31, 2023	Syrene: Graceful Rider	Tana: Soaring Princess	Gilliam: Wall of Silence	Vanessa: Dutiful Rider
New World of Study	April 17, 2023 – May 1, 2023	Felix: Lone-Wolf Blade	Rhea: Loving Matriarch	Sylvain: Consummate Flirt	Ingrid: Beacon of Honor
Depths of Despair	May 9, 2023 – May 23, 2023 Rerun: January 27, 2024 – February 4, 2024	Chrom: Fell Exalt	Byleth: Vengeance Vessel	Maria: Ritual Sacrifice	Anankos: Seething Silence
Strength in Service	June 8, 2023 – June 22, 2023	Fir: Swordmaiden	Saul: Loving Shepherd	Dorothy: Devoted Archer	Noah: Mercenary-Errant
Unworked Pride	July 18, 2023 – August 1, 2023 Rerun: April 1, 2024 – April 9, 2024	Diamant: Rising Power	Lapis: Mighty Flower	Alcryst: Tender Archer	Citrinne: Caring Noble
Turn of Fate	August 16, 2023 – August 30, 2023 Rerun: May 27, 2024 – June 3, 2024	Robin: Exalt's Deliverer	Corrin: Silent Bloodline	Soren: Radiant Confidant	Gullveig: Seer Beyond Time
Carrying the Torch	September 15, 2023 – September 29, 2023	Fee: Aspiring Knight	Patty: Youthful Thief	Ced: Sage of the Wind	Febail: Mercenary Waif
Guiding Vision	October 16, 2023 – October 30, 2023 Rerun: July 30, 2024 – August 7, 2024	Triandra: Reverent Dream	Sonya: Beautiful Mage	Peony: Cherished Dream	Mycen: Zofia's Champion
Entrusted Hope	November 17, 2023 – December 1, 2023	Harken: Troubled Warrior	Wil: Unequaled Archer	Nino: Fang's Heart	Isadora: Escort of Pherae
Hope Held High	December 7, 2023 – December 21, 2023 Rerun: October 2, 2024 – October 10, 2024	Inigo: Flower Picker	Severa: Secret Dreamer	Laurent: The Elucidator	Lucina: Fate's Resolve
Crossing Paths	January 10, 2024 – January 24, 2024	Lara: Step Lively	Tina: Playful Scamp	Safy: Font of Piety	Reinhardt: Thrud Reborn
Thaw of Knowledge	February 19, 2024 – March 4, 2024 Rerun: November 8, 2024 – November 15, 2024	Kagetsu: Onigiri Samurai	Hortensia: Little Charmer	Rosado: Adorable Artist	Ivy: Snow Queen
Hope's Flame	March 15, 2024 – March 29, 2024	Arlen: Mage of Khadein	Yuliya: Princess of Grust	Merric: Wind Pontifex	Caeda: Marth's Faithful
Will into Action	April 15, 2024 – April 29, 2024	Hayato: Diviner of Reppu	Yukimura: Puppet Master	Azura: Song's Reflection	Mozu: Tragic Start
Gate to Oblivion	May 8, 2024 – May 22, 2024 Rerun: January 25, 2025 – February 2, 2025	Lumera: Corrupted Dragon	Veyle: Fell Successor	Nergal: Traitor to Nabata	Ursula: Blackened Crow
Dawning Future	June 7, 2024 – June 21, 2024	Edward: Blade of Justice	Sothe: Dawning Zephyr	Leonardo: Freedom's Arrow	Micaiah: Dawning Maiden
Devotion to Protect	July 16, 2024 – July 30, 2024 Rerun: April 2, 2025 – April 10, 2025	Forde: Unfettered Knight	Eirika: Resolute Princess	Amelia: Blossoming Talent	Kyle: Zealous Knight
In Those We Hope	August 16, 2024 – August 30, 2024 Rerun: July 11, 2025 – July 18, 2025	Felix: Sword Savant	Robin: Exalt's Right Hand	Alfonse: Heir to Openness	Bernadetta: Sheltered Loner
Spirits Ablaze	September 17, 2024 – October 1, 2024 Rerun: May 24, 2025 – June 1, 2025	Merrin: Suave Knight	Pandreo: Party Priest	Fogado: Affable Prince	Timerra: Desert Warrior
Hint of Potential	October 15, 2024 – October 29, 2024 Rerun: September 7, 2025 – September 15, 2025	Marianne: Cursed Blessing	Ashe: Chivalric Amends	Caspar: Hotheaded Inciter	Dorothea: Daring Ex-Singer
Inspiring Beacon	November 15, 2024 – November 29, 2024 Rerun: December 28, 2025 – January 5, 2026	Ogier: Ostia's New Blade	Elffin: Truth Beholden	Lilina: Brilliant Flame	Bors: Ostia's Bastion
Gust of Ostia	December 6, 2024 – December 20, 2024 Rerun: March 4, 2026 – March 12, 2026	Hector: Steel Warrior	Leila: Superb Shadow	Uther: Frugal Militarist	Oswin: Impregnable Knight
Light Seekers	January 7, 2025 – January 21, 2025	Dew: Benevolent Thief	Edain: Lady of Yngvi	Brigid: Awakened Bow	Midir: Archer of Yngvi
Beyond the Mirror	February 17, 2025 – March 3, 2025 Rerun: November 19, 2025 – November 27, 2025	Rafal: Atoning Dragon	Yunaka: Hidden Mask	Zelestia: Loving Leader	Nel: Stoic Dragon
Resisting Chaos	March 18, 2025 – April 1, 2025 Rerun: April 3, 2026 – April 10, 2026	Jesse: Blithe Mercenary	Alm: Powerful Resolve	Nomah: Priest of Mila	Nuibaba: Mistress of Fear
Dragon Legacy	April 15, 2025 – April 29, 2025 Rerun: April 10, 2026 – April 17, 2026	Gotoh: Apostle of Naga	Naga: Ruler of Dragons	Tiki: Dragon's Progeny	Medeus: Last Earth Dragon
Dark Overlap	May 7, 2025 – May 21, 2025	Alear: Fell Dragon Child	Lena: Bereft Angel	Alear: Red Days Past	Dedue: Dauntless Beast
Wakened Dark	June 6, 2025 – June 20, 2025 Rerun: May 22, 2026 – May 30, 2026	Noire: Of Two Minds	Grima: Tyrant of Despair	Tharja: Gloomy Mage	Grima: Tyrant of Ruin
Hope to Liberate	July 18, 2025 – August 1, 2025	Machyua: Blade of Gales	Linoan: Lady of Tarrah	Leif: Sworn to Country	Homer: Traveling Bard
Shining Resolve	August 15, 2025 – August 29, 2025 Rerun: July 4, 2026 – July 12, 2026	Byleth: Anchor of Hope	Eikþyrnir: Resolved to Train	Sharena: Hopeful Princess	Baldr: Rays of Judgment
To Bring Smiles	September 16, 2025 – September 30, 2025	Ryoma: Warrior of Bonds	Shura: Righteous Rebel	Scarlet: Rebellious Streak	Hinoka: Warrior of Gusto
Team Huddle	October 17, 2025 – October 31, 2025	Elincia: Hearts of Purity	Stefan: No-Man's-Blade	Boyd: Intrepid Warrior	Soren: Isolated Strategist
For Tomorrow	December 5, 2025 – December 19, 2025	Ignatz: Worldly Artist	Lysithea: Duality Prodigy	Raphael: Beast of Leicester	Lorenz: Red-Rose Noble
The Protectors	January 6, 2026 – January 20, 2026	Lute: Limitless Curiosity	L'Arachel: Justice-Armed	Morva: Darkling Warden	Franz: The Faithful
Path to Follow	March 16, 2026 – March 30, 2026	Marcus: Knight of Pherae	Ninian: Heartfelt Dancer	Eliwood: Noble Ablaze	Lowen: Apprentice Knight
Strong Bonds	April 17, 2026 – May 1, 2026	Sigurd: Honorable Nobles	Claud: Priest of Edda	Lachesis: Loving Sister	Naoise: Crimson Chivalry
Dark Potential	May 7, 2026 – May 21, 2026	Canis: Ill Portent	Ivy: Bewitching Ruler	Byleth: Ashen Nightmare	Tibarn: Storm King
Mutual Love	July 17, 2026 – July 31, 2026	Alear: And Sommie!	Alear: Casual Duelist	Jade: Iron Wall	Boucheron: Big Softy
Grand Festival	August 17, 2026 – August 31, 2026	Sigurd: Legacy of Justice	Azura: Lady of Reflection	Tsubasa: Summoned Girl	Sylvain: Ladies' Knight

Rewards

The following table denotes all of the rewards associated with Forging Bonds to date. In addition to the below table, the player receives rewards upon completing their first battle of the day during the event up to seven days; the reward is two Orbs during first-run events, and ten Divine Code: Part items in revival events.

Friendship		Reward
First-run	Revivals	Jul–Nov 2018	Jan–May 2019	Jun 2019–Feb 2020	Mar–Aug 2020	Sept 2020–present	Aug 2022	Aug (CYL) since 2023
10	5	C Conversation
25	15	50
50	25	200			300
75	35	50					1,500 + 50
100	50	Accessory					Accessory + 150 + 150
150	75	50		50 + 1,500
200	100	200			10		150 + 150 + 10
250	125	50		50 + 1,500
300	150	B Conversation					B Conversation + 30 + 30	B Conversation
350	175	50		50 + 1,500				50 + 1,500 + 30
400	200	200	1
450	225	50	200		300		300 + 1,500	300 + 1,500 + 30
500	250	200	50	50 + 1,500			50 + 30 + 30
550	275	Not a reward plateau in these events	200		300
600	300	50		50 + 1,500
700	350	50		50 + 1,500			50 + 10 + 10
800	400	A Conversation
900	450	200			300		300 + 10 + 10
1000	500	200			10
1100	550	200			300		300 + 5 + 5
1200	600	5		5 + 1,500
1300	650	200			300		300 + 5 + 5
1400	700	200			300
1500	750	S Conversation
1600	800	Not a reward plateau in these events				2
1700	850	300					300 + 5 + 5
1900	900	300
2100	1000	300					300 + 5 + 5
2300	1100	300
2500	1200	Accessory EX		Accessory EX + 1,500
2750	1300	300					300 + 50 + 50
3000	1450	500			10		50 + 50 + 10
3250	1600	300			500
3500	1750	1	10

Trivia

• Illuminating the Path was initially misnamed "Life & Death Finale" in the in-game notification associated with the reveal trailer for the event's associated Askr and Embla update, with the correct name debuting on the Heroes official Twitter account; the erroneous name had already been associated with an as-yet undated future edition of the Tempest Trials+ at the time.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Forging Bonds	--
Japanese	想いを集めて	Gathering Thoughts
Spanish	Creando lazos	Creating Bonds
French	Liens d'amitié	Friendship Links
German	Bande knüpfen	Forging Bonds
Italian	Confidenze	Confidence
Portuguese (Brazil)	Criando laços	Creating Bonds
Traditional Chinese	蒐集思念	Gathering Thoughts

Gallery

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  Libra, Sumia, Olivia, and Maribelle gathered around a campfire with Kiran during the Defending Ylisse event.
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  Home banner used to notify Forging Bonds' 7-day reward.