Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave brings a fresh tactical RPG experience to Switch 2, with branching story paths, deep turn-based combat, and memorable character arcs. The Expansion Pass Wave 1 dropped a set of highly sought-after prototype weapons inspired by the iconic Heroes’ Relics from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. These powerful DLC weapons can completely reshape your squad’s combat potential, but they are not simply added to your inventory after purchasing the DLC. Many new players buy the expansion pass, boot up the game, and wonder where their new gear went. This guide will walk you through every requirement, quest, and tip to unlock all four prototype DLC weapons in Fortune’s Weave.

Pre-Requisite: Install the DLC and Update Your Game

Before you can even see the weapon quests, there are two critical steps you cannot skip. First, you need to own the Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave Expansion Pass on your Switch 2 account. Purchasing the pass alone is not enough. Head to your game library, download the DLC content pack, and make sure your game is fully updated to the latest patch, version 1.1.0 or newer. Without this patch, the bulletin board quests will not spawn at all.

A common mistake many players run into: buying the expansion pass on the wrong user profile. If you purchase the DLC under one account and play the game on a secondary profile, the extra content will not register. Double-check that the DLC is active for the profile you use to launch your save file. Once your game is patched and DLC installed, load your playthrough and progress through the main story.

Unlocking Access to the DLC Weapon Quests

All four prototype weapon side quests become available once you reach Chapter 4 in Part 1 of the main campaign. The quests appear on the bulletin board inside Dagsion, the imperial capital. Dagsion is your central hub base for most of Part 1, where you manage your roster, shop for supplies, view support conversations, and pick up side missions.

Each DLC weapon is tied to one of the four main heroes, and each quest carries that character’s name. You do not need to complete all quests in one playthrough at the same time. You can tackle them as you advance each character’s personal story route. Even if you pass Chapter 4, you can return to Dagsion at any later point in the campaign to pick up these quests; they do not expire if you skip them temporarily.

Full List of DLC Weapons & Their Associated Quests

There are four prototype relic-style weapons in Wave 1 of the Expansion Pass. Each weapon is modeled after the legendary relics from Three Houses and comes with unique combat arts and stats.

  1. Prototype I (Sword) – Dietrich’s Weapon Quest: To Dietrich, the Foreign Swordsman This sword draws inspiration from Byleth’s Sword of the Creator. Once you finish this side quest, Prototype I joins your inventory. It excels in one-on-one duels and has flexible range options that make Dietrich a deadly frontline duelist.
  2. Prototype V (Axe) – Leda’s Weapon Quest: To Leda, the Famed Musician Modeled after Edelgard’s Aymr, Prototype V hits extremely hard with heavy axe damage. Its special combat art can break through high-defense armored units, perfect for smashing through enemy walls of heavy infantry.
  3. Prototype XI (Bow) – Theodora’s Weapon Quest: To Theodora, Queen of Saramis This bow mirrors Claude’s Failnaught. It offers long-range striking capabilities and special attacks that can hit multiple targets from a safe distance, letting Theodora pick off enemies without stepping into dangerous melee range.
  4. Prototype VII (Spear) – Cai’s Weapon Quest: To Cai, the Loyal Spearman Based on Dimitri’s relic spear, Prototype VII shines against cavalry and flying foes. Its anti-mounted properties make it invaluable on maps filled with enemy horse units and pegasi riders.

One pleasant surprise: even though each weapon is thematically tied to a specific hero, any unit in your army can equip and use these prototype weapons after you unlock them. You are not forced to lock the sword only to Dietrich or the bow only to Theodora. This gives you massive freedom in squad building. You can reassign these powerful relic-style tools to your best stat units and experiment with different team compositions.

How to Complete the Bulletin Board Quests

Once you accept a quest from the Dagsion bulletin board, your quest log will update with objectives. Most of these missions are short tactical battles with specific win conditions. They are not long multi-chapter story arcs. You will deploy a squad into a custom map, complete the battle objectives, and upon victory, you will automatically receive the corresponding prototype weapon.

These fights are balanced for players at the Chapter 4 power level. Still, do not underestimate enemy units. Bring healers, backup damage dealers, and consider bringing the named hero tied to the quest into your battle party for bonus dialogue and small story flavour. While it is not required to bring Dietrich, Leda, Theodora or Cai to finish the mission, including them makes the side story feel more immersive.

After you finish the battle, return to Dagsion. Check your convoy inventory. The new prototype weapon will be waiting there, ready to be assigned to any unit. Repeat this bulletin board process for the remaining three quests to collect the full set of four DLC weapons.

Common Troubleshooting: Why Your DLC Quests Are Missing

Many players hit roadblocks and cannot find the weapon quests on the Dagsion notice board. Here are the most frequent causes:

  1. Game version outdated: you need patch 1.1.0 or newer.
  2. DLC content not downloaded, even if Expansion Pass is purchased.
  3. You have not yet reached Chapter 4 of Part 1.
  4. You are playing on a user profile that does not own the Expansion Pass.
  5. You are on an older save file created before installing the DLC. Sometimes starting a new playthrough or loading a save after Chapter 4 will refresh the bulletin board.

If you still do not see the quests after verifying all these points, fully close the game and restart your Switch 2. This simple reboot often refreshes the DLC data.

Are These DLC Weapons Worth Getting?

Absolutely. These prototype weapons sit above most base-game equipment in raw stats and unique combat arts. They do not break the game entirely, but they open up new tactical options that standard iron, steel, and silver weapons cannot match. They are especially useful for harder difficulty playthroughs like Maddening mode, where every advantage matters.

Even for casual players, these relic-inspired weapons add fun variety to your army. Since you can assign them to any character, you can build creative team setups. Want to give the powerful axe to your strongest tank? Or put the long-range bow on a speedy thief unit? That flexibility makes the DLC pack feel rewarding beyond just extra story content.

What’s Next for Fortune’s Weave DLC

Wave 1 only marks the start of the Expansion Pass roadmap. Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have teased more waves of DLC arriving through 2027, promising additional recruitable characters, new story chapters, maps, and more unique weapons. If you enjoy these prototype relic-style weapons, future DLC updates will expand your arsenal even further. Keep an eye on official patch notes to catch new gear as it releases.

Final Thoughts

Unlocking the four prototype DLC weapons in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is straightforward once you understand the steps. Purchase and install the Expansion Pass, update your game, progress to Chapter 4 in Part 1, then grab each hero’s quest from the Dagsion bulletin board. Beat each short battle, and your powerful relic-inspired weapons are yours to use across your entire roster.

Whether you are playing on Classic or Casual mode, these weapons are a fantastic addition to any army. The biggest trap players fall into is forgetting to download the DLC files or failing to update the game, leading to hours of confusion searching for missing quests. Follow this guide, and you can collect every prototype weapon and start experimenting with powerful new builds for your Fire Emblem squad.